Background
Stokes, William Thomas was born on April 15, 1920 in Corsicana, Texas, United States. Son of William T. and Thelma (Ficklin) Stokes.
Stokes, William Thomas was born on April 15, 1920 in Corsicana, Texas, United States. Son of William T. and Thelma (Ficklin) Stokes.
Student, Texas Christian University, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Geology, University Texas, 1950. Postgraduate, Cambridge University, England, 1993.
Geologist Pure Oil Corporation, Tyler and Midland, Texas, 1950-1953. Exploration geologist Sun Oil Corporation, San Antonio, 1953-1955. Regional manager west Texas-New Mexico Bright & Schiff, Midland, 1955-1958.
Private practice Dallas, 1958-1961. President Oliver & West, Inc., 1961-1973. Executive vice president R.L. Burns Corporation, Redlands, California, 1973-1979, also board directors.
Executive vice president King Ranch Oil & Gas Inc., Dallas, 1980-1987. Consultant, 1987-1995. President Stex Energy, from 1995.
Chairman geology foundation University Texas, 1995-1997.
With air force United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (certified, vice chairman trustee associates, national secretary house of deals), American Association Professional Landmen (charter), Dallas Geological Society (honorary life), Dallas Petroleum Club (secretary board directors 1987-1988), Northwood Club, Horseshoe Bay Resort Club.
Married Fiona Doreen Carnazza, September 26, 1959. Children: William T. III, P. Bradley.
