Background
Kay, John Franklin was born on November 11, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Franklin and Mildred (Foster) Kay.
Kay, John Franklin was born on November 11, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Franklin and Mildred (Foster) Kay.
Washington & Lee University (Bachelor of Arts, 1951. Bachelor of Laws, 1955). Order of the Coif; Phi Beta Kappa.
Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi. Editor in Chief, Washington & Lee Law Review, 1954-1955. Member, Virginia Board of Bar Examiners,- since 1978.
Partner Allen & Kay, Waynesboro, Virginia, 1955-1957. Partner Mays & Valentine, Richmond, since 1957. Active Judicial Conference United States Court Appeals (4th circuit).
Member Virginia Board Bar Examiners, 1978-1991, president 1990-1991.
President Richmond First Club, 1965-1966. Chairman board The Collegiate Schools, Richmond, 1972-1974. Trustee and elder, First Presbyterian Church, Richmond.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, American Bar Foundation, Virginia Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, National Association Railroad Trial Counsel, Virginia Bar Association (president 1982-1983), Commonwealth Club, Country Club of Virginia, Forum Club.
Married Sarah Smith, February 19, 1955. Children: Sarah D., John F. III, Elizabeth D.