Background
Patrick, James Charles was born on July 4, 1920 in Nelson, Missouri, United States. Son of Henry Larkin and Frances Maurine (Marr) Patrick.
Patrick, James Charles was born on July 4, 1920 in Nelson, Missouri, United States. Son of Henry Larkin and Frances Maurine (Marr) Patrick.
AB, Central Methodist College, 1943. Master of Divinity., Yale University, 1946.
District manager Chamber of Commerce of United States, Buffalo, 1960—1962, public affairs assistant Washington, 1962—1964. Executive vice president Decatur Chamber of Commerce, 1964—1975. Vice president Bank of Findlay, 1975—1980.
Real estate appraiser Decatur, 1976—1982. Executive director Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, 1983—1984. Membership consultant Membership Development, Inc., Decatur, 1984—1985.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Active Macon County Board, Decatur, 1980—1982. Chairman Republican Center Committee, Jefferson City, Missouri, 1956—1957. Campaign manager Jurgens for United States Congress, 1988.
Member of National Association Review Appraisers, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Illinois Industrial Council (president 1968), Illinois Association Chamber of C. Executives (honorary. 1971), Civil War Roundtable 1975, 1988, Discussion Club (board directors), Yale Club, American Legion (adjutant Castle Williams Post 1988-1989), Kiwanis (president Golden K 1988-1989), Masons.
Married Jean A. Johnson, March 22, 1947. Children: Susan Laurel, James C., Linnea Jean, Jon Scott.