James Monroe Spiers

Background

Spiers, James Monroe was born on July 31, 1940 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Irve P. and Vivian (O'Neal) Spiers.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University, 1963; Master of Science, Mississippi State University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1969.

Career

Research horticulturist Tung Station, USDA, Poplarville, Mississippi, 1969-1971; research horticulturist Small Fruit Research Station, USDA, Poplarville, Mississippi, since 1971; research leader Small Fruit Research Station, USDA, Poplarville, Mississippi, since 1972.

Achievements

• James Monroe Spiers has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Horticulture Science, American Society Agronomy, International Horticulture Society, Mississippi Academy Science.

Connections

Married Dorlean Davis, December 15, 1975. Children: Gina, Wendi, Ric, James D.

Father:

Irve P. Spiers

Mother:

Vivian (O'Neal) Spiers

Spouse:

Dorlean Davis

child:

James D. Spiers

child:

Gina Spiers

child:

Wendi Spiers

child:

Ric Spiers