Background
Anthony, Ray Taylor was born on June 16, 1913 in Cleveland. Son of Charles Ross and Lutie Lillian (Mauldin) Anthony.
Anthony, Ray Taylor was born on June 16, 1913 in Cleveland. Son of Charles Ross and Lutie Lillian (Mauldin) Anthony.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University Oklahoma, 1934.
Salesman C.R. Anthony Company, Oklahoma City, 1934—1938, merchandise manager shoes, 1938—1944, traffic manager, 1945—1952, director, 1949—1986, office manager, treasurer, 1952—1955, vice president, treasurer, 1955—1972, chairman board, 1972—1986. President Community Council Central Oklahoma, 1975—1977, Better Business Bureau, 1977—1979. Chairman Areawide Health Planning Organization, 1969—1972.
Board directors Oklahoma City Young Men’s Christian Association, president, 1982—1988, member national board directors. Board directors Oklahoma State Fair Board, Oklahoma City Appeals Review Board. President United Way, 1983, 84.
Trustee Oklahoma Zoological Society, Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Board directors National Retail Merchants Association, 1983—1986. Served United States Army Air Force, 1944-1945.
Member of Disciples Christ, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Quail Creek Country, Oklahoma City Golf and Country, Lions (president 1950-1951).
Married Claudia Chesnut Bettis, February 1, 1940. Children: Claudia Raye, Carol Gaye, Linda June, Lutie C., Ray Bettis.