Background
Edwards, Harry Leon was born on June 12, 1921 in Lafayette, Georgia, United States. Son of William Fred and Hattie Mae (Harrison) Edwards.
Edwards, Harry Leon was born on June 12, 1921 in Lafayette, Georgia, United States. Son of William Fred and Hattie Mae (Harrison) Edwards.
Student, Berea College, 1939-1941; student, George Washington University, 1942.
General sales manager, Black Hills Power & Light Company, Rapid City, South Dakot, 1948-1963; president, Stockman National Life Insurance Company, Rapid City, 1963-1969; executive vice president, director, National Western Life Insurance Company, Austin, Texas, 1969-1970; president, director, National Western Life Insurance Company, Austin, Texas, 1970-1990; chief operating officer, president, National Western Life Insurance Company, Austin, Texas retired, National Western Life Insurance Company, Austin, Texas, 1990; president, director, Commercial Adjusters, Inc., 1970-1990; former chairman, Commercial Adjusters, Inc. director, Westcap Corporation, Houston, 1979-1990.
Board governors Texas Arts Alliance. Trustee St. Edward's University, 1978-1981, chairman board, 1980-1981. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1943-1948.
Member Austin Chamber of Commerce, National Association Life Underwriters, Life Office Management Association Clubs: Great Hills Country, Lost Creek, Headliners, Austin, Elks.
Married Mary Louise Hamm, January 21, 1944. Children– Thomas W. Edwards, Richard M. Edwards, Linda A. Edwards Johnson.