Background
Cheatham, John Mcgee was born on May 15, 1913 in Easley, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Henry and Jayne (Jackson) Cheatham.
Textile manufacturing executive
Cheatham, John Mcgee was born on May 15, 1913 in Easley, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Henry and Jayne (Jackson) Cheatham.
Student, Furman University, 1932. Student, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1933.
With, Dundee Mills, Griffin, Georgia, 1933-1983; successively clerk, junior salesman, assistant to president, vice president, Dundee Mills, Griffin, 1941-1950; president, Dundee Mills, Griffin, 1950-1979; chairman, chief Executive officer, Dundee Mills, Griffin, 1979-1983. Chairman Hartwell Mills, Georgia. Director Trust Company, Georgia, Bibb Company.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Textile Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (president 1960-1961), Rotary.
Married Elizabeth Mathis, June 15, 1939. Children: John McGee, Elizabeth M., Harvey M., Jackson Kelley.