John William Powell (March 4, 1928 – November 15, 2010) was an American farmer and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1960 to 1988.
John William Powell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 1960 – January 1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1928 Liberty, Mississippi, US |
| Died | November 15, 2010 (aged 82) McComb, Mississippi, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editJohn William Powell was born on March 4, 1928, in Liberty, Mississippi.[1][2] He graduated from Liberty High School and Southwest Mississippi Junior College.[1] He began serving as a Democrat in the Mississippi State Senate in 1960.[1][2] He continued serving in the Senate until he retired in 1988.[2] He died on November 15, 2010, in McComb, Mississippi.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Mississippi. Legislature (1980-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1980]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
- ^ a b c d "John Powell Obituary (2010) - Liberty, MS - Clarion Ledger". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
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