Background
Smiddy, Joseph Charles was born on June 20, 1920 in Jellico, Tennessee, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Sara Nan (Tye) Smiddy.
Smiddy, Joseph Charles was born on June 20, 1920 in Jellico, Tennessee, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Sara Nan (Tye) Smiddy.
Bachelor, Lincoln Memorial University, 1948. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Lincoln Memorial University, 1970. Master of Arts, Peabody College, 1952.
Doctor of Laws, University Richmond, 1975. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), College William and Mary, 1986. DAm (honorary), Cumberland College, 1993.
Teacher, Jonesville High School, 1948-1951; principal, Jonesville High School, 1951-1952; secretary-treasurer, Powell Valley Oil Corporation, Big Stone Gap, Virginia, 1952-1953; professor biology, Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia, Wise, 1953-1956; dean, Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia, 1956-1957; director, Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia, 1957-1968; chancellor, Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia, 1968-1985; chancellor emeritus, Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia, since 1985. Member Charter Day Award Emory and Henry College, 1980, Commonwealth Day awrd James Madison U., 1985.
Trustee Cumberland College Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945, PTO. Member Baptist General Association Virginia (president since 1974).
Married Reba Graham, September 6, 1985. Children— Joseph F., Elizabeth Lee.