James D. Girdley

Background

Girdley, James D. was born on April 3, 1931 in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. Son of Russell and Ada (Montgomery) Girdley.

Education

Master of Arts, Harding University, 1974. Master of Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1982. Doctor of Ministry, Luther Rice Secm., 1988.

Doctor of Philosophy, Emmanuel Baptist University, 1991.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1959; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force retired, United States Air Force, 1979; job developer, consultant, Correctional Employment Svc., Champaign, Illinois, 1980-1983; counselor, Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, 1984-1986; minister of counseling, Beltline Church of Christ, Decatur, Alabama, 1987-1989; director, counselor, Counseling and Enrichment Center, Athens, Alabama, 1990-1997; retired, since 1997.

Achievements

• James D. Girdley has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Academy Behavioral Medicine, Psychotherapy and Counseling (diplomate), American Counseling Association, American Association Christian Counselors, National Guild of Hypnotists.

Interests

• Coin collecting/numismatics.

Connections

Married Delores Ann Grayson, June 6, 1953. 1 child, Steven James (deceased).

Father:

Russell Girdley

Mother:

Ada (Montgomery) Girdley

Spouse:

Delores Ann Grayson

child:

Steven James Girdley (deceased)