Background
Wakley, James Turner was born on February 17, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of James Henry and Edith Lynn (Welsh) Wakley.
manufacturing company executive
Wakley, James Turner was born on February 17, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of James Henry and Edith Lynn (Welsh) Wakley.
Student, public schools, Springfield.
Regional sales manager, National Supply Company, 1947-1954; executive vice president, Kanawha Sand Company, 1956-1960; president, Ohio River Sand & Gravel Company, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1960-1977; vice president, board directors, McDonough Company, Parkersburg, 1960-1981; president, McDonough Foundation, since 1981; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Marmac Corporation, Parkersburg, 1981-1995.
Chairman Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority, 1968-1975. Trustee Ohio Valley Improvement Association, Marietta College, West Virginia Foundation Indiana Colleges. Member National Sand and Gravel Association (board directors 1976-1979).
Married Mary Pennell, May 18, 1945. Children: Ruth Nadine, Gary James, Martin Pennell.