Background
Wilson, Melford Alonzo was born on November 30, 1939 in Columbia, South Carolina. Son of Melford Alonzo and Daisy Marion (Holler) Wilson.
Wilson, Melford Alonzo was born on November 30, 1939 in Columbia, South Carolina. Son of Melford Alonzo and Daisy Marion (Holler) Wilson.
Bachelor, Wofford College, 1963; Master of Arts, American U., 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, American U., 1969.
Teacher, Gulberg International H.S., Lahore, Pakistan, 1960-1961; director resident counselors, American University, Washington, 1964-1967; professor, Winthrop U., Rock Hill, South Carolina., since 1967; chair department, Winthrop U., Rock Hill, 1970-1975, 79-85; director international center, Winthrop U., Rock Hill, 1989-1996; vice president academic affairs, Winthrop U., Rock Hill, since 1996. Research, staff assistant United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1975.
Member City Council, Rock Hill, 1978-1984. Member economics development board, Rock Hill, since 1978. Board directors labor relations committee National League Cities, 1979-1982.
Member Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce, Rotary (senior), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Janet Lytle Riggle, July 2, 1966. Children: Marion Eveland, Melford Alonzo, III, John Lytle.