Background
Brooks, Ray O. was born on March 7, 1923 in Emhouse, Texas, United States. Son of John T. and Lalia (Ray) Brooks.
Brooks, Ray O. was born on March 7, 1923 in Emhouse, Texas, United States. Son of John T. and Lalia (Ray) Brooks.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1946. Bachelor in Theology, Texas Baptist Seminary, 1956. Master of Theology, Texas Baptist Seminary, 1957.
Doctor of Theology, Texas Baptist Seminary, 1963.
Teacher, Blue Ridge (Texas) School System, 1946-1948; teacher, Navarro County Schools, Corsicana, Texas, 1948-1953; pastor, Hopewell Baptist Church, Navarro, 1951-1953; pastor, Long Branch (Texas) Missionary Baptist Church, since 1953; teacher, Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, Henderson, since 1955; registrar, Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, Henderson, 1957-1965; dean, Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, Henderson, 1965-1972; president, Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, Henderson, since 1972.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Baptist Association (president 1986-1987).
Married Mildred Nell Evans, September 8, 1945. Children: Patty Dell, Jack Evans.