Background
Marmion, William Henry was born on October 8, 1907 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Gresham and Katherine (Rankin) Marmion.
Marmion, William Henry was born on October 8, 1907 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Gresham and Katherine (Rankin) Marmion.
Bachelor of Arts, Rice U., 1929; Master of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1932; honorary Doctor of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1954.
Priest-in-charge, St. James, Taylor, Texas, and Grace Church, Georgetown, Texas, 1932-1935;
associate rector, St. Mark's Church, San Antonio, 1935-1938;
rector, St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama, 1938-1950;
rector, St. Andrew's Church, Wilmington, Delaware, 1950-1954;
bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Roanoke, 1954-1979;
retired, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Roanoke, 1979. Former director diocesan camps for young people in, Texas and Alabama, headeddiocesan youth work, several yrs. Deputy to General Convention Episcopal Church, 1943, 46, alternate deputy, 1949, 52.
Delegate to Provincial Synod. Member executive council Episcopal Church, 1963-1969. Chairman Alabama Committee on Interracial Cooperation, 4 yrs.
Trustee Virginia Theological Seminary, Virginia Episcopalian School, St. Paul's College. President Appalachian Peoples Service Organization. Interim warden College of Preachers, 1981-1982, diocesan coordinator of pastoral ministry to retired clergy and families, since 1990.
Married Mabel Dougherty Nall, December 28, 1935. Children: William Henry, Roger Mills Nall.