James A. Gray Jr.
James Alexander Gray Jr. (August 21, 1889 – October 29, 1952) was a president and chairman of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was the brother of fellow R.J. Reynolds president Bowman Gray Sr. He also served as a North Carolina state senator for two terms and as a philanthropist, donated to a variety of educational causes in North Carolina.
James A. Gray Jr. | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1917–1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James A. Gray Jr. August 21, 1889 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 1952 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pauline |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | President and Chairman of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, 1935-1949 |
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