Kenneth J. Gray
American businessman and politician (1924–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenneth James Gray (November 14, 1924 – July 12, 2014) was an American businessman and politician. He was a veteran of World War II, and represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1974, and again from 1985 to 1989.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, Preceded by ...
Kenneth J. Gray | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Paul Simon |
Succeeded by | Glenn Poshard |
Constituency | 22nd District (1985-1989) |
In office January 3, 1955 – December 31, 1974 | |
Preceded by | C. W. Bishop |
Succeeded by | Paul Simon |
Constituency | 25th District (1955-1963) 21st District (1963-1973) 24th District (1973-1974) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-11-14)November 14, 1924 West Frankfort, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 2014(2014-07-12) (aged 89) Herrin, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Gwendolyn June Croslin (1927-1995) Margaret "Toedy" Holley-Gray |
Children | 3 |
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