Background
King, John Smith was born on December 31, 1908 in Grenada, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Smith Senior and Estelle (Doak) King.
King, John Smith was born on December 31, 1908 in Grenada, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Smith Senior and Estelle (Doak) King.
Bachelor, University of the South, 1929.
President, John S. King Cotton Supplies, Memphis, 1935-1950; president, Whitfield King Insurance, Memphis, 1950-1975; founder, William Barr Company, Memphis, 1975; retired, William Barr Company, Memphis, 1975.
Member Memphis Country Club, Hunt & Polo Club, Menasha Hunting and Fishing Club Arkansas (vice president).
Married Marion Elizabeth Canale, January 24, 1934. Children: Marion King Woodhall, Estelle King Sheehan, John Smith III.