R. Holman Willis

Russell Holman Willis (January 12, 1880 – August 9, 1954) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates. He was majority floor leader of the latter from 1916 until his election to the Senate. he died at age 74 in Roanoke Virginia [1][2]

R. Holman Willis
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 9, 1924  January 11, 1928
Preceded byMarshall B. Booker
Succeeded byAbram P. Staples
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Roanoke City
In office
January 14, 1914  January 9, 1924
Preceded byWilliam Watts
Succeeded byJames A. Bear
John W. Wright
Personal details
Born
Russell Holman Willis

(1880-01-12)January 12, 1880
Marshall, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1954(1954-08-09) (aged 74)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBess Bennett Brower
Alma materRichmond College (LLB)

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