Background
Drinkard, Donald was born on March 29, 1919 in Trenton, Missouri, United States. Son of Harry and Carrie (Kirk) Drinkard.
Textile and floor covering company executive
Drinkard, Donald was born on March 29, 1919 in Trenton, Missouri, United States. Son of Harry and Carrie (Kirk) Drinkard.
Student, Kansas City Junior College, Missouri.
With, Fitts Dry Goods Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1937-1953; vice president, general manager, Fitts Dry Goods Company, 1949-1953; vice president, general manager, William R. Moore, Inc., Memphis, 1953-1954; president, William R. Moore, Inc., 1954-1958; president, Chairman of the Board, William R. Moore, Inc., 1958-1985. Director Washington Industries, Inc., National Commerce bank corporation, National Bank Commerce, Memphis, Methodist Hospital.
General chairman Federal Express St. Jude Classic. Director, past president Liberty Bowl Festival. Past president National Association Textile and Apparel Wholesalers, Memphis Cotton Carnival Association, Memphis Cerebral Palsy Association.
Past chairman Memphis and Shelby County Auditorium Commission. Member chancellor's roundtable University Tennessee Medical Units. President's council Memphis State University, Southwestern University.
Trustee William R. Moore School Technology, Memphis University School Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Memphis Chamber of Commerce (director), Memphis Country Club, Masons, Shriners.
Son of Harry and Carrie (Kirk) D. M. Helen C. Polson, September 29, 1939. Children: Judith D. Pearsall, Donald Dwight.