Background
Pearson, Thomas Alton was born on September 13, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Son of James T. and Lois E. (Bozarth) Pearson.
Pearson, Thomas Alton was born on September 13, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Son of James T. and Lois E. (Bozarth) Pearson.
Bachelor of Arts, Baylor University, 1950; Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1955.
Director personnel public relations, Hillcrest Baptist Hospital, Waco, Texas, 1953-1955; assistant administrator, Hillcrest Baptist Hospital, Waco, Texas, 1955-1969; executive director, Baptist Memorial Geriatric Center, San Angelo, Texas, 1969-1971; administrator, Hillcrest Baptist Hospital, 1971-1973; president, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Waco, since 1973. Director Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Texas, 1980-1985, Mobile Bank, Waco, BenefactorsLife Insurance Company, Waco.
President board directors United Way Waco, 1979. President Action Planning Council, Waco, 1976-1977. Member family practice committee, coordinating board Texas College and University System, since 1980.
Served in the United States Army, 1945-1946. Member American College Hospital Administrators, Texas Hospital Association (chairman 1980-1981 Earl M. Collier award) Lodges: Lions.
Married Marie Louise Cagle, August 5, 1952. Children: Thomas Cagle, James Alton, Joseph David.