Dempsey J. 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]

Dempsey J. Barron
President of the Florida Senate
In office
November 19, 1974  November 16, 1976
Preceded byMallory Horne
Succeeded byLew Brantley
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
April 4, 1961  November 8, 1988
Preceded byBart Knight
Succeeded byVince Bruner
Constituency25th (1960–1967)
4th (1967–1972)
3rd (1972–1988)
Personal details
Born(1922-03-05)March 5, 1922
Andalusia, Alabama
DiedJuly 7, 2001(2001-07-07) (aged 79)
Tallahassee, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseTerri Jo Barron

He was born in Andalusia, Alabama. He was living in Florida in 1924.[3]

Education

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

Career

He served in the U.S. Navy.[3]

References

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