John M. Belk
John M. Belk | |
|---|---|
| 47th Mayor of Charlotte | |
| In office 1969–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Stanford R. Brookshire |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth R. Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1920 |
| Died | August 17, 2007 (aged 87) |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | |
| Occupation | businessman |
John Montgomery Belk (March 29, 1920 – August 17, 2007) was an American businessman. He was head of the Belk, Inc. department store chain and member of the Democratic Party, he served as the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina for four terms (1969–1977). He was the son of William Henry Belk, who founded the first Belk store in Monroe, North Carolina, in 1888.