Background
Henton, Willis Ryan was born on July 5, 1925 in McCook, Nebraska, United States. Son of Burr Milton and Clara Vaire (Godown) Henton.
Henton, Willis Ryan was born on July 5, 1925 in McCook, Nebraska, United States. Son of Burr Milton and Clara Vaire (Godown) Henton.
Bachelor of Arts, University Nebraska, 1949; Bachelor of Sacred Theology, General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1952; Doctor of Sacred Theology, General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1972; Doctor of Divinity, University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1972.
Ordained priest, Episcopal Church, 1953; missionary, St. Benedicts Mission, Besao, Mountain Province., Philippines, 1952-1957; member of staff, St. Lukes Chapel, New York City, 1957-1958; rector, Christ Church, Mansfield, Louisiana, 1958-1961; rector, St. Augustine's Church, Baton Rouge, 1961-1964; archdeacon, Diocese of Louisiana, 1964-1971; bishop coadjutor, Diocese N.W. Texas, 1971-1972; bishop, N.W. Texas, Lubbock, 1972-1980; bishop, Western Louisiana, 1980-1990; retired, 1990.
President Texas Conference Churches, 1978-1980. President Louisiana Inter-Church Conference, 1985-1986. Served with infantry Army of the United States, 1944-1946.
Married Martha Somerville Bishop, June 7, 1952. 1 son, David Vasser.