Background
Williamson, John R. was born on October 7, 1947 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Lander and Annie Lou (Howell) Williamson.
oil industry executive corporate lawyer
Williamson, John R. was born on October 7, 1947 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Lander and Annie Lou (Howell) Williamson.
Bachelor, Birmingham Southern College, 1969. Juris Doctor, University Alabama, 1972.
General counsel, Williamson Oil Corporation, Inc., Fort Payne, Alabama, 1972-1985; president, president, Fort Payne, Alabama, since 1985. President Alabama Oilmen's Association, Montgomery, 1993, Alabama Association Convenience Stores, Montgomery, 1993. Member board directors Compass Bank, Fort Payne, 1991-1994, Petroleum Marketers Association American, Washington.
President University Alabama UCLU, 1972. Member board stewards United Methodist Church, Fort Payne, 1990-1994. Member Democratic Leadership Council, Montgomery, since 1991.
Captain United States Army Reserve, 1972-1978. Member American Bar Association (committee member), National Association of Convenience Stores, Alabama Bar Association (committee member).
Married Marilyn Florence King, August 23, 1971 (divorced January 1987). Children: Joan, Rachel. Married Regina Marie Brown, Febr.
14, 1988; children: John Junior, Thomas, James.