Background
Scobey, James Ralph was born on April 1, 1922 in Newbern, Tennessee, United States. Son of William L. and Minnie (Cook) Scobey.
Scobey, James Ralph was born on April 1, 1922 in Newbern, Tennessee, United States. Son of William L. and Minnie (Cook) Scobey.
Bachelor, Bethel College, McKenzie, Tennessee, 1948; Master of Divinity, Memphis Theological Seminary, 1951.
Minister, 1st Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Tennessee, 1947-1950; minister, Morning Sun Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Cordova, Tennessee, 1951-1970; chaplain, United States Air Force, 1951-1970; pastoral lcounselor, Farmington (Missouri) Eastern State Hospital, 1973-1987. Member Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Pers., Washington, 1973-1977.
President Mineral Area Hospice Inc., Farmington, since 1989. Lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1959-1970. Member Military Chaplain's Association, Kiwanis, Masons.
Married Darlis Rebecca Edwards, September 4, 1949. Children: Laurinda Kay, Patricia Annual.