Background
Love,, James Franklin was born on April 26, 1921 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Franklin and Margaret Marion (Dover) Love.
Love,, James Franklin was born on April 26, 1921 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Franklin and Margaret Marion (Dover) Love.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, The Citadel, 1942. Postgraduate in Advanced Management, University Virginia, 1966.
Manufacturing supervisor trainee Dover Mills, Shelby, North Carolina, 1946—1950. Secretary, superintendent Marion Yarn Mills, Boiling Springs, 1951—1953. With American & Efird Mills, Inc., Mount Holly, since 1953.
Executive vice president, 1971—1973. President, since 1973. President North Carolina Tennis Foundation.
Board directors Gaston County Young Men’s Christian Association, United Way Gaston County. Board visitors Sacred Heart College. Major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member of National Cotton Council (manufacturers delegate), American Textile Manufacturers Institute (advisory board international trade committee), American Yarn Spinners Association (budget committee, international trade committee), Thread Institute (ex-officio member executive committee), Rotary (Mount Holly) (past president local club), Southampton Racquet, Olde Providence Racquet, Gaston Country, Charlotte City, Athletic, Charlotte (North Carolina).
Married Georgia Mack Antley Keeter, June 12, 1943 (deceased May 1943). Children: James Franklin III, Margaret Marion Love Guin.