Background
Smith, Franklin Sumner was born on January 11, 1924 in Athens, Georgia, United States. Son of Franklin Sumner and Florence (Davis) Smith.
Smith, Franklin Sumner was born on January 11, 1924 in Athens, Georgia, United States. Son of Franklin Sumner and Florence (Davis) Smith.
Student, Davidson College, 1940-1941; student, Furman U., 1941-1942.
Vice president, secretary, Frank S. Smith Company, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina., 1946-1960; resident manager, Dick & Merle-Smith, New York City, 1961-1966; with, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, 1966-1993; vice Chairman of the Board, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, 1987-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, 1992-1993; vice Chairman of the Board, Colonial Companies, Inc., Columbia, 1989-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Colonial Companies, Inc., Columbia, 1992-1993; board directors, Colonial Companies, Inc., Columbia, 1989-1994.
Member Richland County Council, Columbia, 1965-1970, chairman 1967-1969. Chairman of the board of trustees Richland Memorial Hospital, 1971-1980, 93-97. Member United Way of Midlands, South Carolina., general campaign chairman, 1977, president, 1979.
President GreaterColumbia Chamber of Commerce, 1974-1975, South Carolina. Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1988, University of Southern California Ednl. Foundation, 1992-1996.
Member Association of South Carolina. Life Insurance Companies (president 1973, 82), South Carolina. Municipal Association (president 1964-1965), Association of the United States Army (president Palmetto chapter 1978-1982, Civilian of Year award 1983), Pine Tree Hunt Club (president 1954-1956), The Palmetto Club (president 1976-1989, chairman since 1990).
Married Eleanor Deanne Milligan, February 22, 1947 (deceased December 1982). Children: Franklin Sumner III, Katharine Ruth. Married Jane Martin, April 6, 1986.