Background
Robbins, John William was born on November 4, 1914 in Covington, Tennessee, United States. Son of Jesse James and Lady Lois (Pinkston) Robbins.
Robbins, John William was born on November 4, 1914 in Covington, Tennessee, United States. Son of Jesse James and Lady Lois (Pinkston) Robbins.
Bachelor of Science, Union University, 1938. OD, Southern College Optometry, 1947.
Agent, National Life & Accident Inc. Company, Jackson, Tennessee, 1938-1940; chemist, Éleuthère Irénée DuPont, Memphis, 1940-1943; chemical engineer, Éleuthère Irénée DuPont, Richland, Washington, 1943-1945; private practice optometry, Dyersburg, Tennessee, 1947-1992; retired, 1992.
Vice president Kiwanis Club, Dyersburg, 1964-1965. Member Northwest Tennessee Optometric Society (president 1950's, Optometrist of Year 1969), Tennessee Optometric Association (president 1965-1966), Tennessee Academy Optometry (president 1967-1968), Dyersburg Country Club, Moose (governor 1960's), Masons, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Alpha Sigma, Beta Sigma Kappa.
Married Virginia Tate, November 9, 1938 (deceased June 1955). Children: John Arthur, Helen Camille. Married Louise Simpson, October 22, 1957.