Lewis Parker (politician)
Lewis Wardlaw "Lew" Parker Jr. (June 30, 1928 – January 29, 2011) from South Hill, Virginia[1] was a politician and former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He represented the 61st district, which included parts of Amelia, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties. He held the seat from his first election in 1972 to his defeat for re-election in 1993.[2]
Lew Parker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 61st district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 12, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Frank Ruff |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 26th district | |
| In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Mitchell Van Yahres James B. Murray |
| Succeeded by | Emmett Hanger |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 29th district | |
| In office August 10, 1972 – January 13, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Grady W. Dalton |
| Succeeded by | V. Earl Dickinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Wardlaw Parker Jr. June 30, 1928 Greenville, South Carolina |
| Died | January 29, 2011 (aged 82) Richmond, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
References
- "Former Del. Lewis Parker dies". thenewsrecord.com: South Boston News & Record and Mecklenburg Sun. January 31, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- "Historical Bio for Lewis W. Parker". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
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