Ray Bodiford

Ray Bodiford (June 14, 1936 - July 12, 1989) was an American insurance agent from Selmer, Tennessee who served as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 70th district (Hardin and McNairy counties and parts of Wayne, Chester and Hardemancounties ) from 1973-1976.

He was a member of Tennessee's 1977 Limited Constitutional Convention.^[1]

In 1980, he ran what was described as a "strong campaign" against longtime incumbent state senator and Lieutenant Governor John S. Wilder, but was unable to defeat him.^[2]

Personal life

He was married to Bernice Nixon Bodiford, who is listed as his widow in her March 2005 obituary.^[3] He was a member of the Churches of Christ, and a Freemason.^[4]^[5]

He succeeded Granville Hinton, and was succeeded by Herman L. Wolfe Sr.

References

^ Laska, Lewis L. "The 1977 Limited Constitutional Convention" 61 Tenn. L. Rev. 485 (1993-1994)
^ Stanley, Rodney E. & P. Edward French. Tennessee's John S. Wilder: the longest tenured state legislator in Tennessee history. University Press of America: 2007; p. 106.
^ Obituary of Bernice Nixon Bodiford (1936-2005). McKenzie Banner March 9, 2005
^ Tennessee House of Representatives: 88th General Assembly - Members: Ray Bodiford
^ Tennessee House of Representatives: 89th General Assembly - Members: Ray Bodiford

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Name	Bodiford, Ray
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	June 14, 1936
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Date of death	July 12, 1989
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