Background
Belk, John Blanton was born on February 4, 1925 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of John Blanton and Jennie (Wannamaker) Belk.
Educational and cultural organization executive
Belk, John Blanton was born on February 4, 1925 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of John Blanton and Jennie (Wannamaker) Belk.
Student, Davidson College, 1943; student, University North Carolina, 1943-1945.
With, Moral Re-Armament (numerous locations), 1950-1968; executive director, Moral Re-Armament (numerous locations), 1966-1968; founder, Chairman of the Board, president, Up With People, Tucson, 1968-1991; chairman of the executive committee, Up With People, Tucson, since 1991.
Board directors International Fund Sports Disabled, Arnhem, Netherlands. Member Governor's Arizona-Mexico Commission Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member Zeta Psi Clubs: Mountain Oyster.
Guaymas Yacht (Mexico).
Married Elizabeth Jane Wilkes, December 11, 1954. Children: Virginia Elizabeth, Katherine Wilkes.