Background
Wilder, John Shelton was born on June 3, 1921 in Fayette City, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Chamblee and Martha (Shelton) Wilder.
lieutenant governor State Legislator
Wilder, John Shelton was born on June 3, 1921 in Fayette City, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Chamblee and Martha (Shelton) Wilder.
Student, University Tennessee. Bachelor of Laws, University Memphis, 1957.
Engaged in farming, Longtown, Tennessee, from 1943. Supervisor management Longtown Supply Company. Judge Fayette County Court.
Member Tennessee State Senate, 1959—1960, 1966—2007, speaker, 1971—2007. Lieutenant governor State of Tennessee, 1971—2007. Past president National Association Soil Conservation district, Tennessee Soil Conservation Association, Tennessee Agricultural Council.
Executive committee Southern Legislation Conference, Conference Lieutenant Governors. Director Bank Tennessee, Cumberland Bank. Chairman Cumberland BanCorp, Inc.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1943. Member Tennessee Cotton Ginners Association (past president), Shriner, Scottish Rite, Mason, Delta Theta Phi. Clubs: Shriners.
Married Marcelle Morton, December 31, 1941 (deceased 2004). Children: John Shelton Wilder, II, David Morton.