Background
McKewen, Jack Leard was born on May 21, 1919 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Stoddard and Addie Mae (Simpson) McKewen.
McKewen, Jack Leard was born on May 21, 1919 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Stoddard and Addie Mae (Simpson) McKewen.
Bachelor of Science of Commerce and Business, University Alabama, 1942.
With sales department, Prudential Insurance Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1948-1950, 52-54; with sales department, Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company, Birmingham, Alabama, since 1954.
Past president Jefferson County Alumni Association, University Alabama, Homewood Young Men’s Christian Association, Shades Valley Athletic Association. Past chairman heart fund doctor Brimingham Life Underwriters Association, 1969. 2nd lieutenant World War II, 1943, captain, 1946.
Captain, Korea, 1950, major, 1952. Colonel United States National Guard, 1952-1963. Member Advanced Association Life Underwriters, Million Dollar Round Table (president 1978).
Married Ruth Peeples, April 14, 1945. Children: JAck L., Debra Mae and Peggy (twins).