John Edgar Eck

Background

Eck, John Edgar was born on October 20, 1923 in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Edgar and Elizabeth (McDermott) Eck.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1944. Juris Doctor, University South Carolina, 1950.

Career

Partner Eck & Eck, Certified Public Accountants, Gastonia, 1946-1958. Partner firm Garland & Eck, Attorneys, 1958-1962. General counsel Akers Motor Lines, 1962-1966.

Vice president, general, counsel Greenwood Mills Inc. (South Carolina), from 1966. Director Greenwood Motor Lines, Central Trust Company, Ninety Six Manufacturing Company.

Achievements

• John Edgar Eck has been listed as a reputable lawyer, public accountant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee The Self Foundation, Greenwood, since 1968. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association Clubs: Rotary (Greenwood).

Connections

Married Jeanne Rice, June 18, 1945 (deceased February 1982). Children: Vincent, Francis.

Father:

John Edgar Eck

Mother:

Elizabeth (McDermott) Eck

Spouse:

Jeanne Rice

child:

Francis Eck

child:

Vincent Eck