Background
Holmes, John Pharr was born on June 13, 1905 in Gainesville, Georgia, United States. Son of Ben Z. and Sallie (Pharr) Holmes.
Holmes, John Pharr was born on June 13, 1905 in Gainesville, Georgia, United States. Son of Ben Z. and Sallie (Pharr) Holmes.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute Technology, 1926.
With Celanese Corporation of America, since 1927, vice president, since 1948, director, since 1955. President of the Celanese International Corporation, since 1956. Director Community Welfare Fund, Bronxville, Wainwright House (Rye, New York), Laymen’s Movement for a Christian World (New York City).
Director New Brunswick (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, Director National Federation of Textiles.
Member Beta Theta Pi. Member Reformed Church. Clubs: Bronxville Field.
Married Pattie West. Porter, October 18, 1934. Children: Pattie Porter, John Pharr, Russell Porter, James Tinsley.