Background
Carreker, John Russell was born on August 15, 1908 in Cook Springs, Alabama, United States. Son of John Robert and Cora Selina (Polk) Carreker.
Carreker, John Russell was born on August 15, 1908 in Cook Springs, Alabama, United States. Son of John Robert and Cora Selina (Polk) Carreker.
Bachelor of Science, Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), 1930. Master of Science, Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), 1933.
Agricultural engineer, Civilian Conservation Corps, Dadeville, Alabama, 1933-1934; agricultural engineer, USDA-SCS, Anniston, Alabama, 1935-1938; research agricultural engineer, USDA-SCS & Agricultural Research Svc., Watkinsville, Georgia, 1938-1958; research lia. representative, USDA-SCS & Agricultural Research Svc., Athens, Georgia, 1958-1961; research leader, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Athens, 1961-1973; retired, 1973.
Chairman Parent-Teachers Association, Athens, 1950. President Civitan Club, Athens, 1948, Residents Association, Atlanta, 1986. Fellow: American Society Agricultural Engineers (emeritus, life member, Soil and Water Engineering award 1970), Soil and Water Conservation Society (life).
Member: Sons of the American Revolution.
Married Helen Mackey Garrett, February 10, 1934. Children: Joan Louise, James Russell.