Background
Harris, Joseph Benjamin was born on June 8, 1920 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Brown and Alice (Burrell) Harris.
Harris, Joseph Benjamin was born on June 8, 1920 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Brown and Alice (Burrell) Harris.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Virginia Union University, 1949. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Howard University, 1953.
Private practice, Detroit, since 1953. Director C.A. Howell & Company, manufacturer and distributor beauty supplies, since 1967, president, chairman board, since 1972. With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member of Michigan Association Professions, American, National, Wolverine, Michigan, Detroit Dental Societies, Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Kappa Mu, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
Married Pauline Elizabeth McKinney, June 19, 1955. Children: Paula Jo, Joseph Carter, Joya Renee.