Gene C. Howard

Gene C. Howard (September 26, 1926 – November 14, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Oklahoma.

Gene C. Howard
President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
In office 1975–1981
Preceded by	James E. Hamilton
Succeeded by	Marvin York
Member of the Oklahoma Senate for the 36th district
In office 1965–1983
Preceded by	Joe Bailey Cobb
Succeeded by	Frank Rhodes
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office 1959–1963
Personal details
Born	(1926-09-26)September 26, 1926 Perry, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	November 14, 2021(2021-11-14) (aged 95) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Belva J. Prestidge
Residence	Tulsa, Oklahoma

Biography

Howard was born in 1926 in Perry, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1951, and is an attorney. He is also a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater. He is married to Belva J. Prestidge; with her he has one child.

Howard was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1959 and served until 1963. Two years later, Howard was elected to serve in Oklahoma State Senate for district 36, serving from 1965 to 1983; he also served as president pro tempore of the Senate from 1975 to 1981.

Howard died on November 14, 2021, at his home in Oklahoma City.