Alben W. Barkley II
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September 15, 1944
Alben W. Barkley II | |
|---|---|
 Barkley, c. 1970 | |
| 27th Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| In office January 7, 1980 – January 2, 1984 | |
| Governor | John Y. Brown, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Thomas O. Harris |
| Succeeded by | David Boswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alben William Barkley II September 15, 1944 Bexar, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2023 (aged 78) Hanson, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Kenton Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patricia Barkley |
| Relations | Alben W. Barkley (grandfather) |
| Education | Murray State University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Alben William Barkley II (September 15, 1944 – January 30, 2023)[1] was an American politician who served as Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture from 1980 to 1984. He also had a failed bid for Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 1983. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Alben William Barkley II was born in Bexar, Texas, on September 15, 1944, to David and Dorothy Barkley.[2] He was the grandson of U.S. vice president, senator, and representative Alben W. Barkley. He received a public education, and attended Paducah Tilghman High School, where he was on the football and basketball teams. He graduated from Murray State University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, history, and political science.[3]
After graduating, Barkley joined the United States Army. In 1969, he was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War. He climbed to rank of captain in the 1st Infantry Division. He later served as a liaison officer to South Vietnam. He was military discharged in 1971.[3]