Background
Procter, John Ernest was born on July 23, 1918 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of Leon and Mary (Poteet) Procter.
religious publishing company executive
Procter, John Ernest was born on July 23, 1918 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of Leon and Mary (Poteet) Procter.
Student, Vanderbilt University, 1940-1941; student, University Miami (also extension division), 1943-1944; student, University Tennessee, 1946-1950; honorary Doctor of Laws, Ohio Northern U., 1971; D.L. (honorary), Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1981.
With, Methodist Public House, Nashville, 1945-1983; vice president, public, Methodist Public House, 1964-1970; president, public, Methodist Public House, 1970-1983. Director 3d National Bank, Nashville.
Board directors Tenn Council on Economic Education Served to captain United States Army Air Force and United States Air Force, 1944-1945, 50-52. Member Administrative Management Society (past president Nashville, area. secretary-treasurer 1967-1968, Merit Key award 1961, Diamond Merit award 1967), Nashville Chamber of Commerce (past member board governors), Association American Publications (past director) Clubs: Golf Club of Tennessee, Belle Meade Golf & Country.
Married Jane Sprott, May 23, 1941. Children: Mary Carol, Valere Kay.