Background
Brothers, William John was born on March 11, 1920 in Shelby, Mississippi, United States. Son of William John and Anne (Kingston) Brothers.
agricultural warehousing firm executive
Brothers, William John was born on March 11, 1920 in Shelby, Mississippi, United States. Son of William John and Anne (Kingston) Brothers.
Student Christian Brothers College, 1938-1940, Memphis State University, 1940-1941.
Plant manager Helena Chemical Company (Arkansas), 1957-1969, vice president manufacturing, 1969-1972. President Blackhawk Warehouse & Leasing Company, Helena, 1970. Commissioner Arkansas State Police, 1971-1980.
Member Civil Service Commission, 1966, Helena Welfare Board, 1968-1970.
Past president Phillips County Industrial Development Corporation. Board directors Phillips County Community College, Helena.
Member of advisory board to dean Business School, U. Arkansas.
Member Civil Service Commission, 1966, Helena Welfare Board, 1968-1970. Member of advisory board to dean Business School, U. Ark.Served with United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Arkansas (director, treasurer), Helena chambers commerce.
Married Cassie Marie Campbell, April. Children: William John III, Brooke Ann Brothers Tappan.