Eugene Webb McGehee (March 19, 1929 – April 11, 2014) was an American judge and politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]
Eugene McGehee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1972 Serving with William F. Bernhard Jr. Jack M. Dyer A. T. Sanders Jr. Luther F. Cole Clark Gaudin Carl V. Dawson Joe Keogh Lillian Walker Irving R. Boudreaux Richard E. Cheek Laurence Delarodiere Christian Fraser Jr. | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Gaudin A. T. Sanders Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Richard Baker Woody Jenkins Kevin Reilly Arthur F. Abadie Warren Davis Folkes Johnnie A. Jones Frank P. Simoneaux Richard Turnley Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eugene Webb McGehee March 19, 1929 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 2014 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Merrelle Gri McGehee[1] |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Judge |
Life and career
editMcGehee was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University.[1]
McGehee served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972.[3] He then served as a judge for the Louisiana Judicial District Court.[4]
McGehee was awarded the Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal.[4]
McGehee died on April 11, 2014 at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Eugene McGehee Obituary (1928-2014)". The Advocate. April 11, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ^ Associated Press (May 24, 1960). "Fund Dedication Would Be Halted". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. p. 15. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b c Wallace, Ben (April 14, 2014). "Eugene McGehee, former state legislator and judge, dies". The Advocate. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
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