Biography:

Teacher. Born– January 6, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio. Parents– Carl F. and Marguerite (Purdy) Willman. Married– Dorothy Overton, June 26, 1949. Children– Two. Education– Mount Union College, B.S.; University of Alabama, M.S., Ed.D; Ohio State University, doctoral work-geology. Worked for Texas Co. and Skiles Drilling Co., summers, 1947-1949. Taught at Tuscaloosa County High School, 1951-1953; Tuscaloosa High School, 1953-1955; Jacksonville State University, 1958-; dean of students 1958-1964, professor, College of Education, 1959-1982, adjunct professor, 1982-. Member– Phi Delta Kappa.

Source:

Leon D. Willman, Jacksonville, Ala.

Publication(s):

Gem and Mineral Localities of Southeastern United States. 2 vols. Anniston, Ala., 1963-1970.