Background
Leath, James Marvin was born on May 6, 1931 in Rusk County, Texas, United States. Son of Ned Morris and Linnie Faye (Jacobs) Leath.
Leath, James Marvin was born on May 6, 1931 in Rusk County, Texas, United States. Son of Ned Morris and Linnie Faye (Jacobs) Leath.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1954.
Officer, director numerous banks, Marlin, Bremond, Kosse, Texas, 1962-1977; Chairman of the Board, president, Central National Bank, Waco, Texas, 1977; director, Marlin Mills, Inc., Texas, 1966-1977; director, Clifton Corporation, Waco, 1977-1978; special assistant to Congressman W.R. Poage, 1972-1974; member, 96th-101st congresses from 11th Texas District.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956.
Married Alta Ruth Neill, May 24, 1954. Children: James Gregory (deceased), Thomas Milton.