Background
Reeves, John Mercer was born on August 10, 1887 in Siloam, North Carolina, United States. Son of Micajah and Mary C. (Mercer) Reeves.
Reeves, John Mercer was born on August 10, 1887 in Siloam, North Carolina, United States. Son of Micajah and Mary C. (Mercer) Reeves.
Student Oak Ridge Institute (now Oak Ridge Military Institute). Graduated from the University North Carolina, 1910. Student North Carolina State College.
Doctor of Laws, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., American University, Washington, 1952.
Doctor of Humane Letters, High Point College.
Principal Dothan High School, Dothan, Alabama, 1910-1912. With Hunter Manufacturing Company, 1916. With Mooresville (North Carolina) Cotton Mills, 1915-1916.
Partner Reeves Brothers, Incorporated., 1920-1922, vice president, secretary, 1920-1942, treasurer, 1942-1947, became president, 1942, chairman board directors, 1954-1967.
President Worth Saint, Incorporated., New York City, from 1942. Executive committee Textile section New York Board Trade, from 1946.
Member of executive board Greater New York council Boy Scouts. Served as ensign United States Navy, World War I.
Married Virginia McKenzie, 1928. Children: Virginia, Ann, Emily.