Lewis Parker (politician)

Lewis Wardlaw "Lew" Parker Jr. (June 30, 1928 – January 29, 2011) from South Hill, Virginia[1] was a politician and former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He represented the 61st district, which included parts of Amelia, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties. He held the seat from his first election in 1972 to his defeat for re-election in 1993.[2]

Lew Parker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 61st district
In office
January 12, 1983 – January 12, 1994
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byFrank Ruff
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 26th district
In office
January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983
Preceded byMitchell Van Yahres
James B. Murray
Succeeded byEmmett Hanger
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 29th district
In office
August 10, 1972 – January 13, 1982
Preceded byGrady W. Dalton
Succeeded byV. Earl Dickinson
Personal details
Born
Lewis Wardlaw Parker Jr.

(1928-06-30)June 30, 1928
Greenville, South Carolina
DiedJanuary 29, 2011(2011-01-29) (aged 82)
Richmond, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
OccupationCorporate executive

References

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  1. ^ "Former Del. Lewis Parker dies". thenewsrecord.com: South Boston News & Record and Mecklenburg Sun. January 31, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
  2. ^ "Historical Bio for Lewis W. Parker". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
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