Background
Bailey, Wilford Sherrill was born on March 2, 1921 in near Hartselle, Alabama, United States. Son of Ollis Wilford and Bessie (Widener) Bailey.
parasitology educator science administrator university president
Bailey, Wilford Sherrill was born on March 2, 1921 in near Hartselle, Alabama, United States. Son of Ollis Wilford and Bessie (Widener) Bailey.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 1942. Master of Science, Auburn University, 1946. Doctor of Humanities, Auburn University, 1984.
Doctor of Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1950.
Instructor to head professor department pathology and parasitology, School Vet Medicine, Auburn U., 1942-1962; associate dean, Graduate school and coordinator research, 1962-1966; vice president for academic affairs, Graduate school and coordinator research, 1966-1972; health scientist administrator, Institute Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 1972-1974; professor department pathology and parasitology, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1974-1992; associate dean veterinary medicine, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1979-1980; president, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1983-1984; University professor, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1984-1992; research leader, Regional Parasite Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture, Auburn, 1980-1982. Custodian American Society Parasitologists, 1952-1979.
Member National Research Council Council, 1962-1968. Member training grant committee National Institute Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 1964-1969, National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Disease Council, 1971-1972, 75-78. Member committee on animal health National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, 1980-1984.
Trustee International Christian University, Vienna, Austria, 1990-1995. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, American Society Parasitologists (president 1971), American Society Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (president 1977), Mortar Board, National Collegiate Athletic Association (secretary-treasurer 1985-1986, president 1987-1988), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Zeta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Delta.
Married Cratus Hester, May 30, 1942. Children: Wilford Edward, Joe Sherrill, Margaret Ann, Sarah Jane.