Edwards Barham
American politician (1937–2014)
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Erle Edwards Barham (July 10, 1937 – October 17, 2014) was a Republican member of the Louisiana State Senate. He first won the Senate seat in December 1975 beating L. B. Loftin by just 89 votes.[1]
Preceded byCharles M. Brown
Succeeded byDavid 'Bo' Ginn
BornJuly 10, 1937
DiedOctober 17, 2014 (aged 77)
Erle Edwards Barham | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Senator for District 33 (East Carroll, Morehouse, Richland, and West Carroll parishes) | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Charles M. Brown |
| Succeeded by | David 'Bo' Ginn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1937 |
| Died | October 17, 2014 (aged 77) |
| Cause of death | plane crash |
| Resting place | Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Cemetery in Oak Ridge, Louisiana |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bennie Faye Berry Barham |
| Relations | Robert J. Barham (brother) |
| Children | Ben Edwards Barham, II (deceased) Erle West Barham |
| Alma mater | Oak Ridge High School University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Occupation | Farmer and businessman |
Barham was a certified flight instructor, and was killed when he struck a perimeter fence while taxiing an airplane on the runway.[2]
