Dempsey J. Barron
American politician (1922–2001)
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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 Florida Senate from 1967 to 1968, and as President from 1975 to 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 | |
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| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 19, 1974 – November 16, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Mallory Horne |
| Succeeded by | Lew Brantley |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office April 4, 1961 – November 8, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Bart Knight |
| Succeeded by | Vince Bruner |
| Constituency | 25th (1960–1967) 4th (1967–1972) 3rd (1972–1988) |
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| Born | March 5, 1922 |
| Died | July 7, 2001 (aged 79) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Terri 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]