Background
Watlington, John Francis was born on March 23, 1911 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Francis and Frances (Byers) Watlington.
Watlington, John Francis was born on March 23, 1911 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Francis and Frances (Byers) Watlington.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington and Lee University, 1933.
With, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1933-1982; transit clerk, assistant cashier, assistant vice president, vice president, senior vice president, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, 1933-1956; president, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, 1956-1974; chairman, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, 1974-1976; chairman of the executive committee, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, 1977-1982; also chairman Charlotte office, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, 1946-1956; chairman, Wachovia Corporation, 1968-1976; chairman of the executive committee, 1977-1982. Retired director Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. Director emeritus USAir Group Inc.
Trustee Union Theological Seminary. Chairman Union Theol-Seminary, 1980-1982. Honorary lifetrustee Virginia Foundation for Indiana Colls.
Honorary Chairman of the Board visitors Bowman Gray School Medicine. Director, past president Presbyterian Church United States of America Foundation. Member Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce (president 1958-1959), North Carolina Citizens Association.
Married Margaret Jones, February 22, 1947. Children: John Francis III, Anne Wilson Watlington Curtis.