Background
Smith, John Richard was born on January 24, 1927 in Appalachia, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Clarence and Mary Lettitia (Mullins) Smith.
Smith, John Richard was born on January 24, 1927 in Appalachia, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Clarence and Mary Lettitia (Mullins) Smith.
Student, Hiwassie College, 1950—1952. Bachelor, Lincoln Memorial University, 1954.
Teacher, football/basketball coach Big Stone Gap High School, Virginia, 1954—1955, St. Paul High School, 1955—1956, Handley High School, Winchester, 1957—1960. With Southern Railroad Company, Appalachia, from 1960. Superintendent safety Somerset, Kentucky, from 1972.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member National Safety Council, Kentucky Peace OfficerAssn. Club: Optimist.
Married Betty Jane Humbert, March 26, 1947. Children: Margaret Lettitia Smith Kibler, John Richard, Mary Jane Smith Wardlow.