Background
Stanton,, Rufus H. was born on May 27, 1925 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Rufus H. and Carrie Whitsett (McFadden) Stanton.
Stanton,, Rufus H. was born on May 27, 1925 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Rufus H. and Carrie Whitsett (McFadden) Stanton.
Bachelor, Wiley College, 1948. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Meharry Medical College, 1953.
Private practice, Galveston, from 1953. Director United States National Bank. Board directors Galveston Municipal Golf Course, 1963—1973.
Chairman board trustees Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, from 1979. Member integration committee advisory board Galveston Indiana School District, 1965—1970. Board directors St. Vincents House, 1975—1980.
Served United States Army, 1944-1946.
Member of American Dental Association, Charles A. George Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, Gulf States Dental Association (past president), 9th District Dental Society, National Dental Association, Am Legion, Alpha Phi Alpha.
Married Janice D. Splane, April 7, 1944. Children: Rufus H. III, Deborah Ann, Robert T. World War II.