Background
Kirkland, Luther Joseph Sam was born on October 26, 1927 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Josephine (Coaker) Kirkland.
Kirkland, Luther Joseph Sam was born on October 26, 1927 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Josephine (Coaker) Kirkland.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Auburn (Alabama) University, 1949.
Pharmacist Walgreen Company, Pensacola, Florida, 1949-1951. Salesman Lederle Laboratories, 1951-1952, I.L. Lyons & Company, Pensacola, 1952-1955, manager Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1955-1956. Owner Ensley Rexall Drug, Pensacola, 1956-1981.
Member executive board The West Florida Bank, 1981-1987. Retired American Bank & Trust, 1989. Chairman advisory council Auburn University, 1982-1983.
Member advisory board Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, since 1978. President American Diabetes Association, Pensacola, 1980-1981. Chairman Escambia County School Board, Pensacola, 1966-1968.
Member Northwest Florida Health Planning Council (chairman), Auburn University National Alumni Association (president 1980-1981), Rotary (president Pensacola chapter 1986-1987), Masons.
Married Evaline Gordon, June 18, 1953. Children: Jena Jo, Melissa Evaline.