Background
Proffitt, David Wilson was born on July 27, 1891 in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Nicholas W. and M. Alice (Lowry) Proffitt.
Proffitt, David Wilson was born on July 27, 1891 in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Nicholas W. and M. Alice (Lowry) Proffitt.
Bachelor, Maryville College, 1916. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Maryville College, 1956. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Hanover College, 1956.
President, Proffitt's Department Store, 1919; later chairman, Proffitt's Department Store vice president, board directors, Proffitt's Department Store, Inc., Morristown, Athens, and Cleveland, Tennessee Chairman of the Board, Proffitt's, Inc. owner, operator farm, Maryville. Chairman of the Board 1st Federal Savings & Loan Association, Maryville.
President National Council Presbyterian United States Men, 1951-1952. Moderator Presbyterian Church United States, 1956-1957. Senior vice president Foundation United Presbyterian Church United States.
Member general board National Council Churches, from 1955. Lay representative inspection refugee needs and conditions Presbyterian Church. Member church board directors Home for Aged.
Member Draft Appeal Board World World War II. Past chairman, director Blount County (Tennessee) United Fund Doctor. Chairman Blount County chapter American Red Cross, World World War II.
Trustee Maryville College, Warren Wilson College. Member Maryville Chamber of Commerce (past president), Kiwanis (past president, director Maryville).
Married Lillian Gay Webb, April 12, 1917. Children: Harwell W., John W., R. Neil, M. Lillian Proffitt Lyle.