Background
Pavelka, Leonard Robert was born on January 21, 1924 in Durhamville, New York, United States. Son of Paul and Barbara (Balogh) Pavelka.
Pavelka, Leonard Robert was born on January 21, 1924 in Durhamville, New York, United States. Son of Paul and Barbara (Balogh) Pavelka.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1944, advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1949, resigned, 1949. Vice president Station 12-television, Jacksonville, Florida. President Southland Manufacturing Company, 1953-1978, J.H. Churchwell Company, Jacksonville, since 1959.
Board directors, crusade chairman American Cancer Society, Duval County, Florida, 1962. Board directors, president Jacksonville Museum Arts and Sciences, 1957, chairman district VI National Eagle Scouts Association, 1978. Member National Association Textile and Apparel Distributors (board directors, vice president).
Clubs: Timuquana Country (Jacksonville) (president 1975), Florida Yacht, River, University, Army/Navy Country, Ponte Vedra, Tournament Players.
Children: Paul Churchwell, Robert Franklin, Patricia Annual.