Dempsey J. Barron
Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American politician. He served as President of the Florida Senate from 1975–1976. He also was a long-standing Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and heart problems on July 7, 2001.[1][2]
Dempsey J. Barron | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 3rd district 4th (1966-1972) 25th (1960-1966) | |
| In office November 8, 1960 – November 8, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Bart Knight |
| Succeeded by | Vince Bruner |
| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 19, 1974 – November 16, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Louis A. de la Parte, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Lew Brantley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1922 Andalusia, Alabama |
| Died | July 7, 2001 (aged 79) Tallahassee, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Terri Jo Barron |
Education
Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.
References
- "Dempsey Barron dead at 79 , barron, senate, years - News". The News Herald. Archived from the original on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- "State: Dempsey Barron dead at 79". Sptimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
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