Lafe Ward
American lawyer and politician
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Lafe Preston Ward (August 23, 1925 – April 10, 2013) was an American politician and lawyer.[1]
BornAugust 23, 1925
DiedApril 10, 2013 (aged 87)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Branch/service
United States Navy
United States NavyLafe Ward | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate | |
| In office 1971–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1925 |
| Died | April 10, 2013 (aged 87) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) West Virginia University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
Born in Williamson, West Virginia, Ward graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.
Career
Ward served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was city attorney of Williamson, West Virginia, and served as prosecuting attorney and on the board of education for Mingo County, West Virginia. A Democrat,[2] Ward served in the West Virginia Senate from 1971 to 1983.
Personal life
Ward died in Atlanta, Georgia.[3]
