Dempsey J. Barron
Dempsey J. Barron | |
|---|---|
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 | Terri Jo Barron |
Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American attorney, businessman, rancher, and politician. He served as President Pro-Tempore of the Senate from 1967-1968
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]
He was born in Andalusia, Alabama. He was living in Florida in 1924.[3]
Education
Barron attended
University of Florida College of Law
.
Career
He served in the U.S. Navy.[3]
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.
- ^ a b https://www.flsenate.gov/UserContent/Publications/SenateHandbooks/pdf/76-78_Senate_Handbook.pdf