Background
Morris, John Lee was born on June 11, 1924 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
Morris, John Lee was born on June 11, 1924 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor in Journalism, Emory University, 1949.
On-air personality, Station WSB, Atlanta, 1949-1955; assistant program director, Station WSB, Atlanta, 1955-1956; sales account executive, Station WSB, Atlanta, 1956-1958; general sales manager, Station WSB, Atlanta, 1958-1970; station manager, Station WSB, Atlanta, 1970-1974; vice president, general manager, Station WSOC, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1974-1986; vice president marketing, Cox Broadcasting, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1986.
President Charlotte Athletic Foundation University North Carolina, 1983. Trustee, Science Museum, 1984-1986. Served to lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, 1943-1972.
Member Advertising Club of Charlotte (president 1982-1983), Charlotte Sales and Marketing executives (board directors 1980-1982, President's award 1979), Charlotte Chamber of Commerce (chairman communications committee, board directors 1987-1988), Sigma Delta Chi. Clubs: Carmel Country, Tower (Charlotte), Charlotte City Club. Lodges: Rotary.
Son of Marion Lee and Dorothy Hayes (Neeld) M. M. Ann Elizabeth Broach, September 1, 1947. Children: John Lee Junior, Jenay Elizabeth Watry, Melodie Ann Palmer, Jody Glenn.