John J. Wicker Jr.

John Jordan Wicker Jr. (December 31, 1893 – July 20, 1985) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1932 to 1936, representing the City of Richmond.^[1] He served as the president of Fork Union Military Academy from 1930 to 1945. A founding member of the American Legion, he was elected the chairman of Virginia's 1945 Constitutional Convention which aimed to expand voting rights to members of the armed forces during wartime.

John J. Wicker Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 36th district
In office January 13, 1932 – January 8, 1936
Preceded by	Waller Holladay
Succeeded by	Gordon B. Ambler
Personal details
Born	John Jordan Wicker Jr. (1893-12-31)December 31, 1893 Lyndon, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	July 20, 1985(1985-07-20) (aged 91) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Kate Richardson ​ (died 1955)​ Ruby Summers ​ (m. 1961)​
Alma mater	Furman University Richmond College
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1917–1919
Unit	Air Service
Battles/wars	World War I
Awards	Officer, Legion of Honour Chevalier, Order of Leopold

Wicker married Kate Richardson. She died in 1955. He married Ruby S. in 1961. He had one daughter Katherine.^[2] He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.^[2]