Background
York, John Kelly was born on September 18, 1921 in Topeka. Son of John H. and Ina C. (Smith) York.
York, John Kelly was born on September 18, 1921 in Topeka. Son of John H. and Ina C. (Smith) York.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Marion College. AB, Marion College, 1947. Master of Arts in Education, Northwestern University, 1948.
Teacher, public school, Evanston, Illinois, 1949—1950. Commissioned officer United States Air Force, 1950, advanced through grades to colonel, director, training Germany, France, China, Philippines, 1950—1975. Retired, 1975; manager, training European Division Central Texas College, 1975—1978.
Supervisor, management system training Southwestern Public Services Company, 1978—1986. Visiting instructor Amarillo College, Texas, 1980—1985, Frank Phillips College, Borger, 1980—1982.
Chairman, public relations committee Texas Society Prevent Blindness, Amarillo, 1979. Campaign manager Republican Committee, since 1980. Chairman board Polk St. United Methodist Church, 1984.
Member of Retired Officers Association (secretary 1983-1984), United States Air Force Association (president 1982-1983, 1986-1987), American Society Training Directors (board directors 1981-1984), Kiwanis Lodge (program chairman 1981).
Married Jane Holt, June 16, 1956.