James Leon Hicks

Background

Hicks, James Leon was born on November 25, 1922 in Soperton, Georgia, United States. Son of Edmond and Gertrude (Gillis) Hicks.

Education

AB, Morehouse College, 1950. Postgraduate, Atlanta University, 1970.

Career

Production supervisor Georgia-Lockheed Company, Marietta, 1952-1965. Teacher, counselor Atlanta Board Education, 1965-1968. Urban planner City of Atlanta, 1969-1973, center director, from 1973.

Achievements

• James Leon Hicks has been listed as a noteworthy city official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant Field Artillery, United States Army. Member G G Club (president), Business and Law Club, Masons, Omega Psi Phi.

Interests

• Golf, dance, basketball, football, baseball.

Connections

Married Gwendolyn Horton, September 22, l950.

Father:

Edmond Hicks

Mother:

Gertrude (Gillis) Hicks

Spouse:

Gwendolyn Horton