Background
Williams, James Howard was born on December 19, 1920 in Wheat, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Wess and Sallie (Shelton) Williams.
research agency executive sociologist
Williams, James Howard was born on December 19, 1920 in Wheat, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Wess and Sallie (Shelton) Williams.
Bachelor of Arts, Carson-Newman College, 1942. Master of Arts, George Peabody College, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1956.
Instructor department sociology University of Southern California, 1950-1955. Assistant director National Institute Mental Health Project, Vanderbilt University, 1956-1958. Assistant professor social welfare and sociology Florida State University, 1958-1961.
Research director Florida Bureau Alcoholic Rehabilitation, Avon Park, 1961-1975.
Research associate Florida Aging andAdult Superior vena cava syndrome, 1975-1976. Planner, evaluator Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program, Tallahassee, since 1976.
Social science consultant City of Columbia (South Carolina.) Planning Commander, 1950-1955. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member North America Association Alcohol Programs, Southern Sociological Society, Society Study Social Problems, American Sociological Association, National Rehabilitation Association, Population Association American, Florida Academy Science. Kiwanian (president Avon Park club 1970-1971, 74-75).
Married Mary Helen Mewshaw, August 31, 1946. Children: James Howard, Edward Robert, Nancy Jean.