James L. Bomar Jr.

James Lafayette Bomar Jr. (July 1, 1914 – June 25, 2001) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly. He served as Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1953 to 1963 and as Speaker of the Senate and Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee from 1963 to 1965. From 1979 to 1980, he was the president of Rotary International.[1][2]

James L. Bomar Jr.
45th Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee
In office January 7, 1963 – January 4, 1965
Governor	Frank G. Clement
Preceded by	William D. Baird
Succeeded by	Jared Maddux
Member of the Tennessee Senate
In office January 7, 1963 – January 4, 1965
Preceded by	Barton Dement
Succeeded by	Ward Crutchfield
Constituency	12th district
In office January 6, 1947 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	Robert I. Dossett
Succeeded by	John D. Wooten
Constituency	18th district
72nd Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office January 5, 1953 – January 7, 1963
Preceded by	McAllen Foutch
Succeeded by	Dick Barry
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from Bedford County
In office January 5, 1953 – January 7, 1963
Preceded by	Ewing Cartwright
Succeeded by	Tyrus H. Cobb
In office January 3, 1949 – January 1, 1951
Preceded by	Frank M. Jackson
Succeeded by	Ewing Cartwright
In office January 4, 1943 – January 1, 1945
Preceded by	William L. Parker
Succeeded by	J. Harrison Davidson
Personal details
Born	James Lafayette Bomar Jr. (1914-07-01)July 1, 1914 Raus, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	June 25, 2001(2001-06-25) (aged 86) Shelbyville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Edith Cora Dees ​ (m. 1940)​
Education	Cumberland University
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1944–1945
Rank	Lieutenant (junior grade)
Battles/wars	World War II