Background
Stanley,, Thomas Bahnson was born on January 9, 1927 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas B. and Anne (Bassett).
Stanley,, Thomas Bahnson was born on January 9, 1927 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas B. and Anne (Bassett).
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, 1946. Bachelor of Science, University Virginia, 1948. Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1970.
With Stanley Furniture Company, Stanleytown, Virginia, 1948-1979, director, 1950-1979, executive vice president, 1952-1962, president, 1962-1971, chairman, 1971-1979. President Mead Interiors, 1969-1974. Group vice president Mead Corporation, Dayton, Ohio, 1969-1974, also director.
Board directors Main Street Bank Group, Martinsville, Virginia, Stanley Land & Lumber Company, Drakes Branch, Virginia.
The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.
All Christians need to be familiar with the Bible, that contains a wide variety of literature, including history, law, poetry, gospels, letters, polemic, stories and apocalyptic visions, and try to immerse themselves in it.
Member Henry County School Board, 1957-1980. Chairman board trustees Ferrum College, 1977-1979. Member Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association (director, president 1966, chairman 1967) Lodges: Masons (32 degree).
Son of; married Ruth Barnes, September 10, 1949. Children: Thomas Bahnson III, Susan Walker, Andrew.