Larry Dickerson was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1986 until his death in March 2002.

Larry Dickerson
Dickerson's official portrait
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 4th district
In office
November 16, 1986 – March 7, 2002
Preceded byJoe Johnson
Succeeded byKenneth Corn
Personal details
Born(1956-05-13)May 13, 1956
Poteau, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 2002(2002-03-07) (aged 45)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic Party
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma (B.A.)
University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D.)

Early life, education, and family

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Larry Dickerson was born on May 13, 1956, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Lawrence and Nan Dickerson.[1][2] He later graduated from University of Oklahoma in 1978 and University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1982. After graduation he worked as an assistant district attorney in Leflore County.[3]

Oklahoma Senate

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In 1986, he was elected to the Oklahoma Senate representing the 4th senate district as a member of the Democratic Party.[3][4] He also ran a private law practice and was married with one son.[5]

Death

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He died on March 7, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital.[1] His body lied in state in the Oklahoma Capitol on March 11, 2002.[5] His funeral was March 12 at Carl Albert State College in Poteau.[6] After his death, his state senate seat was vacant until the next election.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "State Sen. Dickerson dies of cancer Poteau native was elected after serving as prosecutor". The Oklahoman. March 8, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Part II: Senate Members and their Districts". Oklahoma State University. The Almanac of Oklahoma Politics. pp. 90–91. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "After Long, Difficult Fight, Sen. Dickerson Loses Bout with Cancer". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. 7 March 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Memorial service set for senator". The Oklahoman. March 9, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Senate to hold memorial service for Sen. Dickerson Monday, Funeral services in Poteau set for Tuesday". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. March 8, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  6. ^ "State Senator's Body to Lie in State". KOTV-DT. March 8, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  7. ^ Ervin, Chuck (9 March 2002). "Senator to lie in state; services set". Tulsa World. Retrieved 6 May 2024.