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Education: West Tallahatchie H.S., 1966; Belhaven College (B.S.B.A.)1970;
Jackson School of Law (now Mississippi College Law School)(Juris Doctor) 1975.
Member: ARRL, NRA, MVPA, Sumner Rotary Club (past president).
Occupation: Attorney, Municipal Judge (currently and past 25+ years), former
Admin. Appeals Judge (8 years), former Youth Court Judge (4 years), Municipal
Prosecutor, served one term on the Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners
(1980-84), also currently have a tree farm (500 acres) and other farm, timber
and land interests.
Other: Colonel (O-6), Mississippi State Guard, (Retired, 2005); Fire Chief,
Sumner Volunteer Fire Department (formerly Chief Engineer for 20 years); State
Director, Mississippi Army MARS Program, Eagle Scout.
Hobbies: Amateur Radio (licensed since 1970), Firearms Collecting and shooting,
Military Vehicle Restoration, Military Radios and related equipment, Boating,
Hunting, Fishing, and BarBeQue Cooking.
Married to Mona Tharp Whitten (W5MTW) since 1978; two sons, John IV (9-21-80)
and Robert, (8-8-83), and a pet raccoon.
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