Background
Cofer, Henry Jackson was born on November 23, 1926 in Washington, Georgia, United States. Son of Henry Jackson and Ruby (Ray) Cofer.
Cofer, Henry Jackson was born on November 23, 1926 in Washington, Georgia, United States. Son of Henry Jackson and Ruby (Ray) Cofer.
Student, Clemson U., 1944-1945; student, Draughton's Business School, Atlanta, 1947-1948.
Engineering assistant, Dupont de Nemours Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1952-1955;
with, SeaPak Corp, St. Simons Island, Georgia, 1955-1969;
president, chief Executive officer, Rich-SeaPak Corporation, St. Simons Island. Board directors Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo, Coastal Bank of Georgia, Brunswick. Member Atlantic states marine fisheries commission.
Member of national advising committee oceans and atmosphere.
With United States Merchant Marine. Member Brunswick-Glynn County Chamber of C., National Frozen Food Association (board directors), National Fisheries Institute (president 1972, board directors), National Shrimp Breaders and Processors Association, Southeastern Fisheries Association, Junior Chamber of Commerce (past president), River Club, Sea Island Beach and Golf Club.
Married Allie Padgett, August 25, 1947. Children: Jacqueline Carole, Rebecca Gale, Leslie Claire.