James Walton Johnson

Background

Johnson, James Walton was born on August 10, 1916 in Trenton, Alabama, United States. Son of William Galiton and Mollie Dick (Williams) Johnson.

Education

B. Music Education, Northwestern University, 1937. M. Music Education, Northwestern University, 1942.

Career

Director bands Yazoo Public Schools, Yazoo City, Mississippi, 1937-1942. Owner, chief executive officer Mississippi Music, Inc., Hattiesburg, since 1945.

Achievements

• James Walton Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy music company owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1945. Member National Association Music Merchants (board directors 1965-1981, president 1977-1979), National Association School Music Dealers (board directors 1967-1969, 85-87), American Music Conference (board directors 1977-1985, president 1981-1982), Hattiesburg Country Club (president 1956, 87).

Interests

• Golf.

Connections

Married Bertha Marce McPhail, June 6, 1945. Children: Bix McPhail, Dex Walton.

Father:

William Galiton Johnson

Mother:

Mollie Dick (Williams) Johnson

Spouse:

Bertha Marce McPhail

child:

Dex Walton Johnson

child:

Bix McPhail Johnson