Background
Kennedy, J. Lawson was born on February 7, 1921 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of Charles M. and Marion (Lawson) Kennedy.
Kennedy, J. Lawson was born on February 7, 1921 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of Charles M. and Marion (Lawson) Kennedy.
Bachelor of Arts Economics, Colgate University, 1942.
With, Sonneborn Chemical & Refining Company (merged to become Witco Corporation 1960), 1946-1986; petroleum group vice president, Witco Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1967-1975; director, executive vice president, Witco Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1975-1984; senior executive vice president, director, Witco Corporation, New York City, 1984-1986. Director Witco B.V. Netherlands.
Active First Church of Christ, Scientist, Darien, Connecticut Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1942-1945. European Theatre of Operations. Member National Petroleum Refiners Association, American Petroleum Institute, Drug, Chemical and Allied Trades Association Clubs: WeeBurn Country (Darien).
Married Mary-Geraldine Groth, July 4, 1942 (deceased May 1981). Children– Paul Lawson, Beth Kennedy Scaldini, David Dean. Married Brenda L. Harris, February 5, 1983.