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
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 3rd district
4th (1966-1972)
25th (1960-1966)
In office
November 8, 1960  November 8, 1988
Preceded byBart Knight
Succeeded byVince Bruner
President of the Florida Senate
In office
November 19, 1974  November 16, 1976
Preceded byLouis A. de la Parte, Jr.
Succeeded byLew Brantley
Personal details
Born(1922-03-05)March 5, 1922
Andalusia, Alabama
DiedJuly 7, 2001(2001-07-07) (aged 79)
Tallahassee, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Terri Jo Barron

Education

Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.

References

  1. "Dempsey Barron dead at 79 , barron, senate, years - News". The News Herald. Archived from the original on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  2. "State: Dempsey Barron dead at 79". Sptimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
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