Background
Stockton, Thomas B. was born on July 26, 1930 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Norman V. and Emorie (Barber) Stockton.
Stockton, Thomas B. was born on July 26, 1930 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Norman V. and Emorie (Barber) Stockton.
Bachelor, Davidson College, 1952. Master of Divinity, Duke University, 1955. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Pfeiffer College, 1973.
Minister Thrift United Methodist Church, Paw Creek, North Carolina, 1956-1960, 1st United Methodist Church, Reidsville, 1960-1964, Dilworth United Methodist Church, Charlotte, 1964-1970, Center United Methodist Church, Asheville, 1970-1975, Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, 1975-1983, Wesley Memorial United Church, High Point, 1983-1988. Bishop Virginia Conference, United Methodist Church, Richmond, since 1988.
Trustee Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, since 1981, all United Methodist colleges and homes in Virginia Annual Conference, since 1988. Member general board discipleship University Methodist Church, Nashville, since 1988.
Married Jean Stevens, August 22, 1953. Children: Lisa S. Stockton Howell, Thomas B. Junior, Shannon Stockton Miller.