[1] Church of Christ.
Father: Raymond H. Thornton
Mother: Wilma Stephens (b. 24-Aug-1909, d. 30-Aug-2007)
Wife: Betty Jo Mann (until his death, three daughters)
University: University of Arkansas (attended 1945-47)
University: BA, Yale University (1950)
Law School: University of Texas (attended 1950-51)
Law School: JD, University of Arkansas (1956)
Administrator: President, Arkansas State University (1980-84)
Administrator: President, University of Arkansas (1984-90)
Arkansas State Supreme Court (1997-2005)
US Congressman, Arkansas 2nd (3-Jan-1991 to 1-Jan-1997, resigned)
US Congressman, Arkansas 4th (3-Jan-1973 to 3-Jan-1979)
Attorney General of Arkansas (1971-73)
Arkansas State Official Deputy Prosecuting Atty., Pulaski and Perry Counties (1956-57)
Arkansas Bar Association 1956
