Jim Bean
American businessman and politician
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James Lesley Bean, Jr. (December 15, 1932 – July 7, 2013) was an American businessman and politician. First winning a special election to succeed the outgoing David M. Smith in the Mississippi State Senate, he held the seat until he retired in 2000.[1][2]
Preceded byDavid M. Smith
Succeeded byTom King
BornJames Lesley Bean, Jr.
December 15, 1932
December 15, 1932
Clanton, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJuly 7, 2013 (aged 80)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Jim Bean | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office June 1986 – January 4, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | David M. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tom King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lesley Bean, Jr. December 15, 1932 Clanton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 2013 (aged 80) Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peggy Johnson |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
