Robert Boynton Smith

Background

Smith, Robert Boynton was born on September 20, 1931 in Bath, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Milledge and Lillian (Rogers) Smith.

Education

Bachelor, Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina, 1954. Master of Theology, Union Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, 1957. Master of Theology, New Orleans Seminary, 1960.

Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Rhodes College, Memphis, 1975. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Austin College, Sherman, Texas, 1977.

Career

Associate pastor, Lakeview Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, 1957-1960; pastor, Frayser Presbyterian Church, Memphis, 1961-1965; pastor, head staff, 1st Presbyterian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi, 1965-1972; pastor, head staff, Midland, Texas, 1972-1983; president, World Neighbors, Oklahoma City, 1983-1987; interim pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota, Florida, 1987-1988; representative S.E. area, Presbyterian Church United States of America Board Pensions, Atlanta, since 1989. Member Executive Committee Cons. on Church Union, Princeton, New Jersey, since 1972. Board dirs.Union Bank and Trust Company, Oklahoma City.

Achievements

• Robert Boynton Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Foundation administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Austin Seminary, 1975-1985, Rhodes College, 1972-1985, Schreiner College, Kerrville, Texas, 1982-1985. Executive board Human Relations Council, Midland, Texas, 1975-1982, Regional Goal Setting Team, Midland, 1979-1982, Interaction, New York City, since 1984. Board directors Mayor's Committee on Housing, Midland, 1977-1979.

Chairman Trinity Towers Board Trustees, Midland, 1981-1983. Captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1957-1960. Member of Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis, skiing, world traveling.

Connections

Married Rita Anne Buckner, July 18, 1953. Children: Buckner Milledge, Kenneth Boynton.

Father:

John Milledge Smith

Mother:

Lillian (Rogers) Smith

Spouse:

Rita Anne Buckner

child:

Kenneth Boynton Smith

child:

Buckner Milledge Smith