J. E. Jumonville Sr.
John Enoul Jumonville Sr. (December 20, 1919 – May 4, 1983) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate, representing the 17th district.[1]
J. E. Jumonville Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Henry M. Kimball |
| Succeeded by | J. E. Jumonville Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Enoul Jumonville December 20, 1919 Paincourtville, Louisiana, U. S. |
| Died | May 4, 1983 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | J. E. Jumonville Jr. |
Life and career
Jumonville was born in Paincourtville, Louisiana. He worked as a cowman and farmer,[2] and a dredging contractor.[3] He owned a ranch and three Rolls-Royces.[3][4]
In 1968, Jumonville was elected to represent the 17th district, succeeding Henry M. Kimball.[1] In the 1970s, he ran for re-election, but withdrew after he noticed an election to serve as the sheriff of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.[2] Jumonville's son J. E. Jumonville Jr. then stood as the only candidate for the 17th district,[2] serving until 1976.[1] The senior Jumonville was later an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Congress.[2]
Jumonville died in May 1983 of heart failure at the St. Charles General Hospital at the age of 63.[2]
References
- McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- "'Boyzie' Jumonville dies at 63". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. May 6, 1983. p. 12. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Suddent Wealth Comes. January 3, 1982. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Google Books.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - Richmond, Dick (February 7, 1982). "Pointe Coupee Parish: Land Of Instant Wealth". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. p. 79. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
