Background
King, Jerry Porter was born on July 9, 1935 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Porter and Annabelle (Robinson) King.
King, Jerry Porter was born on July 9, 1935 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Porter and Annabelle (Robinson) King.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Kentucky, 1958. Master of Science, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, 1962.
Assistant professor Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1962—1965, associate professor, 1965—1968, professor mathematics, since 1968, associate dean arts and science, 1979—1981, dean graduate school, 1981—1987, professor mathematics, since 1987.
Member of Mathematics Association American, American Mathematics Society, Pennsylvania Association Graduate Schools (president).
Married Jane Connell King, September 5, 1196. Children: Elizabeth Robinson, David Williams.