George Lloyd Christian

Background

Christian, George Lloyd was born on May 29, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of George Lloyd and Hazel Margaret (Singleton) Christian.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism and English, U. Houston, 1952.

Career

Drama and film critic, Houston Post, 1950-1966; magazine editor, Houston Post, 1966-1967; assistant managing editor, Houston Post, 1968-1975; syndicated comic strip writer, 1977; book review editor, Houston Chronicle, since 1977. Editorial consultant First Lieutenant Civil Air Patrol, 1976-1979.

Achievements

• George Lloyd Christian has been listed as a notable Newspaper editor, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1945-1946. Member National Book Critics Circle.

Connections

Married Mary Frances Blount, September 22, 1956. Children— Scott, Karen, Devin.