Jerry Taylor (politician)
American politician and businessman (1937–2016)
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Jerry Wayne Taylor (October 9, 1937 – March 19, 2016) was an American politician and businessman.
BornJerry Wayne Taylor
October 9, 1937
October 9, 1937
Rison, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 2016 (aged 78)
Benton, Arkansas, U.S.
Jerry Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jerry Wayne Taylor October 9, 1937 Rison, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2016 (aged 78) Benton, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Rison High School |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Born in Rison, Arkansas, Taylor graduated from Rison High School in 1955. He then served in the United States Army. Taylor worked in heavy construction. He was owned by Taylor Reality and Taylor Surveying Company in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Taylor served on the Pine Bluff City Council and as mayor of Pine Bluff. From 2001 to 2005, Taylor served in the Arkansas House of Representatives and was a Democrat. Taylor then served in the Arkansas State Senate from 2005 to 2013 and was the assistant president pro tempore. Taylor died in Benton, Arkansas.[1][2]
