Background
Burton, John Williams was born on April 15, 1937 in Atlanta. Son of Joe Wright and Lula Grace (Williams) Burton.
Physics and computer science educator
Burton, John Williams was born on April 15, 1937 in Atlanta. Son of Joe Wright and Lula Grace (Williams) Burton.
Bachelor of Science, Carson-Newman College, 1959. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1965.
Master of Science, University Tennessee, 1978.
Professor physics, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, since 1964; chair department physics, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, 1964-1976; director computer center, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, 1978-1989. Adjunct Professor Walter State Community College, Morristown, Tennessee, 1974-1975, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1975-1978. Consultant Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1965-1975.
Advisor Sigma Pi Sigma, Jefferson City, since 1970. Co-president Parent-Teachers Association, Jefferson City, 1969-1970. Member American Association Physics Teachers, Knoxville Choral Society and Soloist, Blue Key National Honor Society, Sigma Xi, Phi Mu Epsilon.
Married Patricia A. Wilson, September 5, 1959. Children: Rebecca, Timothy, Amy, Mark.