Background
Bobo, James Robert was born on August 16, 1923 in Marion County, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Lenora (Vickery) Bobo.
Bobo, James Robert was born on August 16, 1923 in Marion County, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Lenora (Vickery) Bobo.
Bachelor of Science, Florence State University, 1950. Master of Arts, George Peabody College, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1961.
Teacher, East Central Junior College, 1952-1958; assistant professor, Louisiana State University at New Orleans, 1961-1963; dean, School Business of N.E. Louisiana State University, 1963-1964; professor economics, director division research, Louisiana State University at New Orleans, 1964-1969; professor economics, dean Graduate School, Louisiana State University at New Orleans, 1969-1978; dean faculties, U. South Alabama, Mobile, 1978-1979; professor economics, U. South Alabama, Mobile, since 1983; vice president for academic affairs, U. South Alabama, Mobile, 1979-1983; emeritus professor economics, U. South Alabama, Mobile, 1992. On leave as executive director Metropolitan Goals Foundation Council, 1970-1971. Consultant.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Alabama Academy of Sciences.
Son of Robert Lee and Lenora (Vickery) B. M. Cala Sue Reid, March 27, 1969. 1 daughter, Harriett Seretha.