Background
Johnson,, Wilton Jerome was born on October 23, 1926 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Wilton Jerome and Anna Helm (Shingleur) Johnson.
Johnson,, Wilton Jerome was born on October 23, 1926 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Wilton Jerome and Anna Helm (Shingleur) Johnson.
Student, U Mississippi, 1946—1949.
Manager Chamber of Commerce, Columbia, Mississippi, 1957—1958, executive vice president Meridian, 1961—1986. Executive director Indiana Board, Greenwood, 1958—1961. Community development representative Mississippi Power Company, Gulfport, since 1986.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO.
Member of Southern Chamber of Commerce Executives, Mississippi Association Chamber of C. Executives (past president).
Married Frances Leighton Hemeter, July 1, 1949 (deceased November 1986). Children: Wilton J. III, David, Anna Helm Johnson Blair. Married LaNelle Cosey Martin, February 28, 1987.