Lewis Whitworth
American judge and politician
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Lewis B. Whitworth (July 5, 1923 – December 14, 2000) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 94th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4]
Lewis B. Whitworth | |
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Whitworth in 1968 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth M. Myers |
| Succeeded by | Jack Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1923 |
| Died | December 14, 2000 (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse |
Virginia Whitworth (died. 1999) |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University University of Maryland George Washington University Law School |
Life and career
Whitworth was born in Asheville, North Carolina.[5] He attended North Carolina State University, the University of Maryland and George Washington University Law School.[6]
In 1968, Whitworth was elected to represent the 94th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Kenneth M. Myers. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Jack Miller.[3][4]
Whitworth was a Miami-Dade County circuit court judge.[2]
Whitworth died in December 2000 of bone cancer, at the age of 77.[2]
