Hunter Andrews
Hunter Andrews | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 12, 1972 – January 10, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Fears |
| Succeeded by | Marty Williams |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 10, 1968 – January 12, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Blake T. Newton |
| Succeeded by | Paul Manns |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 8, 1964 – January 10, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Fred W. Bateman |
| Succeeded by | None (district eliminated) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hunter Booker Andrews May 28, 1921 Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 13, 2005 (aged 83) Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cynthia Bentley Collings |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Hunter Booker Andrews (May 28, 1921 – January 13, 2005) was a long-serving
Early life and career
A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Andrews was born on May 28, 1921.[1] He attended public schools of his hometown and was a 1938 graduate of Hampton High School.[2] In 1942, he graduated from the College of William & Mary, and subsequently served as an Ensign in the United States Navy for four years in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.[1] Andrews was a 1948 graduate of the University of Virginia Law School.[1][3] Returning from school, Andrews practiced law in Hampton. He married Cynthia Bentley Collings.[1]
Political career
Andrews served as Chair of the Hampton School Board, leading the city schools through racial integration at a time when other counties and cities were struggling to stop integration as part of a policy of
For many years, Andrews served on the Board of Visitors of the College of William & Mary.[1] He was defeated for reelection in 1995,[1] and returned to the practice of law in Hampton until his retirement in 2003. In 1995 the Virginia Bar Association awarded him its Distinguished Service Award.[5]
Death and memorials
Andrews died of a heart attack at his home on January 13, 2005.[1][2] His funeral was held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Hampton and burial was in the church cemetery.[1] Hunter B. Andrews Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia is named for the senator.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Scanlon, Terry; Lessig, Hugh (15 January 2005). "HUNTER B. ANDREWS: 1921-2005: 'ANOTHER GIANT HAS LEFT THE STAGE'". Daily Press. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ a b "Hunter Andrews - Obituary". Retrieved 2020-10-19 – via Legacy.
- ^ "Hunter Booker Andrews (1921-2005) - Find A Grave..." Retrieved 2020-10-19 – via Find A Grave.
- ^ "Hunter B. Andrews Dies; Va. Senate Majority Leader Powerful and Intimidating". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "VBA honors Stolle, Warner, life members' Virginia Lawyers Weekly (July 30, 2007)