Background
Anthony, Rayford Gaines was born on December 26, 1935 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of Oscie Eldredge and Lila Vinita (Sherrill) Anthony.
Anthony, Rayford Gaines was born on December 26, 1935 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of Oscie Eldredge and Lila Vinita (Sherrill) Anthony.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1958. Master of Science, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1966.
Assistant research engineer Petroleum Chemical Company, 1958—1960. Research engineer Sun Oil Corporation, Dallas, 1964. Assistant professor chemical engineering department Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1966—1969.
Associate professor, 1969—1974. Professor, since 1974. Consultant Celanese Chemical Company, Corpus Christi, since 1978.
Second lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1958.
Board directors Bluebonnet Council Girl Scouts United States, 1974—1976. Member of Southwest Catalyst Society (chairman 1983-1984), American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers (area chairman national program committee 1980-1982, director fuels and petrochemical division since 1985, Public award 1980-1982), Lions, Masons, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Jo-Ann Turnbough Anthony, January 17, 1959. Children: Kathryn Margaret, Elizabeth Renee.