Taddy Aycock
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Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock (January 13, 1915 – January 6, 1987), an American conservative Democrat from Franklin in St. Mary Parish, was the only three-term lieutenant governor in 20th century Louisiana history. He served from 1960 to 1972. Aycock failed in his only bid for governor in the 1971 Democratic primary. Few lieutenant governors in Louisiana have been elected directly to the governorship; former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of Lafayette, is a prominent exception.
Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock | |
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45th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
In office May 10, 1960 – May 9, 1972 | |
Governor | Jimmie H. Davis John J. McKeithen |
Preceded by | Lether Edward Frazar |
Succeeded by | James Edward "Jimmy" Fitzmorris, Jr. |
Louisiana State Representative (St. Mary Parish) | |
In office 1952–1960 | |
Preceded by | C. Russel Brownell, Jr. |
Succeeded by | H. V. Fronden |
Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1952–1956 | |
Preceded by | Lorris M. Wimberly |
Succeeded by | Lorris M. Wimberly |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-01-13)January 13, 1915 Franklin, St. Mary Parish Louisiana, USA |
Died | January 6, 1987(1987-01-06) (aged 71) |
Resting place | Franklin Cemetery in Franklin, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elaine Champagne Aycock (1918–2011) |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans |
Occupation | Attorney |
Awards | Bronze Star |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Aycock was born in Franklin to Clarence A. Aycock (1885–1948) and the former Inez Crask. He received his law degree in 1937 from Loyola University in New Orleans and launched his law practice in Franklin. He won the Bronze Star while serving in Europe during World War II. In 1945, Aycock married the former Elaine Champagne (1918–2011). They had six children.