William K. Brown (January 7, 1923 – July 13, 2011) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2]
W. K. Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Willard L. Rambo |
| Succeeded by | Richard S. Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William K. Brown January 7, 1923 |
| Died | July 13, 2011 (aged 88) Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mae Foster[1] |
| Children | 1[1] |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Life and career
editBrown attended Dry Prong High School and Louisiana State University. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1][3]
In 1960, Brown was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, succeeding Willard L. Rambo. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Richard S. Thompson.[2]
Brown died in July 2011 at the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, at the age of 88. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "William K. Brown Obituary (1923-2011)". The Town Talk. July 17, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ McGuire, Jack (July 21, 2016). Win the Race Or Die Trying: Uncle Earl's Last Hurrah. University Press of Mississippi. p. 215. ISBN 9781496807649 – via Google Books.
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