John L. Pearson (politician)

John Lafayette Pearson III (March 7, 1926 – June 30, 2021) was an American judge and politician who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives and as mayor of Rosedale, Mississippi. A nephew of Speaker Walter Sillers Jr., Pearson was elected to the House in 1966 when Sillers died in 1966.[1]

John L. Pearson
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
1966–1980
Preceded byWalter Sillers Jr.
Succeeded byJohn D. Pennebaker
Mayor of Rosedale, Mississippi
In office
1951–1957
Preceded byJ. L. Wilson
Succeeded byJ. L. Wilson Jr.
Personal details
Born
John Lafayette Pearson III

(1926-03-07)March 7, 1926
Rosedale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 2021(2021-06-30) (aged 95)
Rosedale, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Katherine Myres
(m. 1955)
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1945–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II

Personal life

Pearson married the former Katherine Myres in 1955. They live in the house his grandfather, Walter Sillers, built, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

  1. "Oral History with John Pearson". Interviewed by Meredith Johnston; Ambrose Webster. Delta State University. March 8, 2001. Retrieved March 23, 2021.


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