P. K. Smith
P. K. Smith (September 21, 1917 – March 25, 1983) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[4]
P. K. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Ashton B. Collier |
| Succeeded by | Ashton B. Collier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1917 Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1983 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margie Smith[1] |
| Children | 2;[1][2] including Mike Smith[3] |
Life and career
Smith was born in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was a businessperson and the owner of the Huey Long Motel.[1]
In 1960, Smith was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, succeeding Ashton B. Collier. He served until 1964, when he was succeeded by Collier.[4]
Smith died in March 1983 at the Humana Hospital-Winn Parish, at the age of 65.[1]
References
- "P. K. Smith". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. March 27, 1983. p. 11. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Perry Joe Smith, Sr. of Winnfield, Louisiana". Southern Funeral Homes. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- Kelly, Tom. "New trade school OK'd in Winn: 'Gold star' in career, says retiring State Senator Mike Smith". The Piney Woods. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 – 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
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