Dempsey J. Barron

Dempsey J. Barron
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 25th, 3rd, 4th district
In office
1961–1988
President of the Florida Senate
In office
1975–1976
Personal details
Born (1922-03-05)March 5, 1922
Andalusia, Alabama
Died July 7, 2001(2001-07-07) (aged 79)
Tallahassee, Florida
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Terri Jo Barron

Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American politician. He served as President of the Florida Senate from 1975–1976. He also was a long standing Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and heart problems in 2001.[1][2]

Education

Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.

References

  1. "Dempsey Barron dead at 79 , barron, senate, years - News". The News Herald. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  2. "State: Dempsey Barron dead at 79". Sptimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.


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