Background
Smith, George Edwin was born on August 2, 1916 in Athens, Georgia, United States. Son of Swinney and Willie (Crawford) Smith.
Smith, George Edwin was born on August 2, 1916 in Athens, Georgia, United States. Son of Swinney and Willie (Crawford) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia State University, 1939.
Treasurer, J.M. Tull Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1946-1957; executive vice president, J.M. Tull Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1957-1973; president, J.M. Tull Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1973-1975; chief Executive officer, Chairman of the Board, J.M. Tull Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1975-1981; chairman, J.M. Tull Foundation, Atlanta, since 1981. Board of directors Trust Company of Georgia, Atlanta, American Heritage Life Insurance Company, Jacksonville, Florida, Laclede Steel Company, St. Louis, Haverty Furn Company.
Chairman Young Men’s Christian Association, Metro Atlanta, 1972, American Red Cross, Atlanta, 1980. President United Way Metro Atlanta, 1981. Served to sgt United States Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member of Rotary (president 1971-1972).
Married Evelyn Agnew, October 18, 1940. Children: Carol Kay, William A.