Jimmie Joe McKinley

Background

McKinley, Jimmie Joe was born on July 23, 1934 in Bertram, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Crofford and Velma Anne (Barnett) McKinley.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, University Texas, 1955. Master of Sciences, University Kentucky, 1964.

Career

Assistant librarian Bethel College, McKenzie, Tennessee, 1961-1963, reference librarian, 1966-1970, acting head librarian, 1970-1971. Owner, manager Longview (Texas) Book Company, since 1974. Former member, board directors Longview-Piney Woods chapter American Red Cross.

Trustee Bethel College, 1977-1986.

Achievements

• Jimmie Joe McKinley has been listed as a noteworthy business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Library Association, Gregg County History Society, Burnet County Heritage Society, East Texas History Association, History.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Crofford McKinley

Mother:

Velma Anne (Barnett) McKinley