Background
Smith, Joel Perry was born on August 15, 1912 in Richland, Georgia, United States. Son of Joel Olin and Mary (Perry) Smith.
Smith, Joel Perry was born on August 15, 1912 in Richland, Georgia, United States. Son of Joel Olin and Mary (Perry) Smith.
Doctor of Optometry, Southern College Optometry, 1937. Doctor of Optometry, Emory University, 1942. Bachelor of Science, LaGrange College, 1944.
Doctor of Medicine, University Georgia 1947.
Owner, LaGrange Optical & Jewelry Company (Georgia), 1934-1944. Intern Norfolk (Virginia) General Hospital, 1947-1948. Resident surgery Crawford West. Long Hospital, Atlanta, 1948-1949.
Private practice medicine specializing in ophthalmology and otolaryngology Atlanta, 1949-1975.
Staff member Georgia Baptist, Grady, Crawford West. Long, Henrietta Egleston hospitals, Atlanta. Clinical instructor otolaryngology Emory University Medical School, 1956-1975.
Founder, medical director Doctorates Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, 1969-1975.
Director Electronic Equipment Company Atlanta.
Secretary, director Georgia Foundation Otolarnygology. Member Deafness Research Foundation, New York City.
Served as captain Army of the United States, 1953-1955. Fellow Society Military Ophthalmology:. Mason (32 degree, Shriner), Lion.
Club: Atlanta Athletic.
Married June Goforth, June 5, 1933. Children: Joel Perry II, Michael Gordon, Ellen Janet, Lynda Jean.