Background
Williams, Joseph R. was born on May 15, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George E. and Helen Marie (Kennedy) Williams.
newspaper publishing executive
Williams, Joseph R. was born on May 15, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George E. and Helen Marie (Kennedy) Williams.
Bachelor of Arts, University Miami, 1956.
Director advertising, All Florida Magazine, Jacksonville, 1960-1961; manager general advertising, salesman, Knoxville News Sentinel, Tennessee, 1961-1966; director advertising, Knoxville News Sentinel, Tennessee, 1966-1960; manager business, Cincinnati Post, 1971-1974; vice president, general manager, Memphis Public Company, since 1975.
Past president Liberty Bowl, Memphis, 1984. Board directors Future Memphis, Inc., since 1975, Federal Express St. Jude Memphis Classic, since 1976, Memphis Zoological Society. Trustee Scripps Howard Foundation, since 1987.
With United States Navy, 1951-1954, Korea. Member American Newspaper Publications Association, Southern Newspaper Publications Association, International Newspaper Advertising Executives, Tennessee Press Association, Colonial Country Club, Tournament Players Club at Southwind.
Married Joan Baumann, June 15, 1956. Children– Cathy Jean, Joseph R.