Background
Kelley, John Landrum was born on February 25, 1918 in Ironton, Alabama, United States. Son of John Talton and Emmie Elizabeth (Freemn) Kelley.
Kelley, John Landrum was born on February 25, 1918 in Ironton, Alabama, United States. Son of John Talton and Emmie Elizabeth (Freemn) Kelley.
Student, Georgia Technology University, 1940. Certified completion QC, Potato Chip Institute Mich State University, 1967.
Machinist, Link Belt Company, Atlanta, 1940-1942; general sales manager, The Woodman Company, Atlanta, 1947-1958; president, Processing Equipment Machinery Company, Atlanta, 1959-1960; vice president, general sales manager, Mira-Pak, Inc., Houston, 1960-1978; president, Chairman of the Board, Kelley-Perry, Inc., Houston, 1978-1995; also board directors, Kelley-Perry, Inc., Houston, 1978-1995; retired, Kelley-Perry, Inc., Houston, 1995.
With United States Navy, 1942-1945, PTO. Member Snack Food Association, Retail Bakers American, Southern Texas Export Council, Institute Packaging Professionals.
Married LaVerne Jones December 20, 1940. Children: Jon Larry, Patrick Michael.