Background
Calton, Judge Terry was born on June 3, 1931 in Imboden, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Terry and Flora Etta (Southard) Calton.
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Judge Terry Calton
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Bachelor of Arts, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1953; Master of Science in Administrative Medicine, Columbia University, 1959.
Career
Administrative assistant, assistant administrator, Miners Memorial Hospital Association, Washington, 1955-1957; administrator, Miners Memorial Hospital Association, 1959-1963; research assistant, Columbia University, 1963-1964; assistant to associate hospital director, University Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, 1965-1971; hospital director, University Hospital, 1971-1977; executive vice president, Methodist Hospitals of Memphis, 1978-1980; president, Methodist Hospitals of Memphis, 1981-1988; retired, Methodist Hospitals of Memphis, 1988. Adjunct assistant professor in Master of Science program Health Administration U. Alabama, Birmingham;precepter Trinity U., San Antonio, U. Alabama, Tulane University. Board directors United Way, Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Politics
Some people think that involvement in political life is something Christians should avoid. But God is present everywhere, including political institutions.
Views
As human beings people find themselves as part of an unjust, sinful and violent world, which we may feel individually helpless to change. If we accept forgiveness, God can enable us to resist evil and to live life to the full.
Membership
Served with Mediterranean Shipping Company United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow American College Healthcare Executives. Member Kentucky Hospital Association (life), American Hospital Association, Tennessee Hospital Association (life, past Chairman of the Board, award for meritorious service 1983, Leadership award 1984, Distinguished Svc. award 1987), Hospital Alliance Tennessee (past president, board directors).
Connections
Children: Michael, Anthony.
