Background
Morris, Olin Franklin was born on November 23, 1935 in Inman, South Carolina, United States. Son of Richard Marion and Bonnie Faye (Miller) Morris.
Morris, Olin Franklin was born on November 23, 1935 in Inman, South Carolina, United States. Son of Richard Marion and Bonnie Faye (Miller) Morris.
Student, Maryville College, 1954-1955; student, University Tennessee, 1958-1960.
Staff announcer, newsman, Station WATE-AM-television, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1958-1960; program and production manager, Stations WPTA-television, WPTH-FM, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1960-1963; with executive staff, South Center Broadcasting Corporation, Evansville, Indiana, 1963-1964; president, general manager, Station KFSM-television, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1986-1987; vice-president, director public affairs, Station WREG-television, Memphis, 1964-1984; vice-president, director marketing and client services, Station WREG-television, Memphis, 1984-1986; president, general manager, Station WREG-television, Memphis, since 1987.
Board secretary of Jobs for High School Graduates. Vice-chairman United States Olympic Committee for Tennessee. Committee Memphis and Shelby County Music Committee Served with United States Army, 1956-1958.
Member Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Association Christians and Jews (board directors).
Married Sandi Holder. Children: Lindle Richard (deceased), Stacy Anne.