John farmed with his father from 1959 until 1961. He attended Auburn University from 1961 to 1967 majoring in agricultural business and economics while he continued to farm part time with his father.
In 1967, John married Judy Ard of Robertsdale. They have three daughters, Wendy, Lani and Amanda.
John worked as a sales representative for International Minerals and Chemical Corp., and has owned a custom application business in Robertsdale. In 1972, he began employment with Shell Chemical Company travelling central Arkansas and moved to Memphis, Tennessee. They lived there until 1982 then moved to Gulf Shores and started a landscaping business.
Their daughter Wendy is married to Larry Sargeant (not our classmate) and lives in Memphis. They have a 14 year old son and six year old daughter.
Daughter Lani is not married and is a computer programmer in Mobile.
Daughter Mandi recently finished college and works in Gulf Shores. She has a two year old son, John Paul.
They have travelled to Puerto Rico, Curacao, Cancun, Acapoco,Hawaii and Germany.
John�s hobby is �work�. Judy likes to read, which is important with her job in Gulf Shores government. She has been on the city council for the past 14 years.
