Background
Smith, Joel Franklin was born on January 5, 1932 in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. Son of Samuel Carter and Veda (Brewer) Smith.
Smith, Joel Franklin was born on January 5, 1932 in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. Son of Samuel Carter and Veda (Brewer) Smith.
AS in Electronics, RETS, Detroit, 1962. Student, Lawrence Institute of Technology, 1964.
Member of staff, Design Products, Birmingham, Michigan, 1964-1966; with quality control department, Syncro Corporation, Oxford, Michigan, 1966-1972; service manager, General television Networks, Detroit, 1972-1973; president, chief Executive officer, Video Systems Svc., Southfield, Michigan, since 1973.
Member Southfield Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Shriners.
Married Lois L. Garchow, September 20, 1952. Children: Carl, Ronald, Pamela, Gerald, Joelene.