Background
Prather, Jack Leon was born on April 9, 1918 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry and Emma Virginia (Graham) Prather.
manufacturing company executive
Prather, Jack Leon was born on April 9, 1918 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry and Emma Virginia (Graham) Prather.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1941. Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University, 1948.
Sales engineer, Crane Company, Dallas, 1941-1942; with, United States C.E., Denison, Texas, 1942-1943; examiner, United States Patent Office, Washington, 1948-1949; patent attorney, general counsel, United States Patent Office, Washington, 1949-1954; assistant to president, Fuller Company, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, 1955-1962; vice president, Fuller Company, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, 1962-1981; also board directors, Fuller Company, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Board directors Industrial Development Corporation, Industrial Development Authority.
Member of advisory board Salvation Army. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member International Bar Association, Honorary First Defenders, Lehigh Country Club (Allentown, Pennsylvania).
Married Louise Vehle, July 4, 1937. 1 child, Virginia Lou.