Arthur Sears

Background

Sears, Arthur was born on July 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Son of James Arthur and Matilda (Hardy) Sears.

Education

Student, U. Wis; Graduate School Journalism, Columbia, 1970.

Career

Editor Jet mag; editor Jet magazine Editor Ebony mag; director public relations department National. General Electric Company.

New York City, 1969-1972, consultant corporate educational

Achievements

• Arthur Sears has been listed as a noteworthy electric company executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Religion

Christ died on the cross to give humans the promise of everlasting life, but this requires that each individual accepts Christ into his life and asks for forgiveness.

Membership

Member Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Economics Development, Plainfield, 1970-1972, Webelo Cub Scout leader, 1969-1972. Served with Civil Engineer Army of the United States, 1950-1952. Member Alpha Phi Alpha.

Connections

Married Bettie Jean Virgis, September 21, 1957 (divorced October 1977). Children: Norma Jean, Arthur III, Galana, Jory, Ryan.

Father:

James Arthur Sears

Mother:

Matilda (Hardy) Sears

Spouse:

Bettie Jean Virgis

child:

Ryan Sears

child:

Arthur III Sears

child:

Norma Jean Sears

child:

Galana Sears

child:

Jory Sears