William F. Parkerson Jr.
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William Francis Parkerson Jr. (June 16, 1920 – January 23, 2003) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, rising to become the president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate (where he had served for two decades).
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Bill Parkerson | |
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President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia | |
In office July 17, 1986 – January 13, 1988 | |
Preceded by | Edward E. Willey |
Succeeded by | Stanley C. Walker |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 12th district | |
In office January 12, 1972 – January 13, 1988 | |
Preceded by | William F. Stone W. Carrington Thompson |
Succeeded by | Eddy Dalton |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Henrico County | |
In office January 10, 1962 – January 8, 1964 | |
Preceded by | J. J. Williams Jr. |
Succeeded by | T. Dix Sutton |
Personal details | |
Born | William Francis Parkerson Jr. (1920-06-16)June 16, 1920 Rocky Mount, North Carolina, US |
Died | January 23, 2003(2003-01-23) (aged 82) Henrico, Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Nancy Ellen Davis
(m. 1943; died 1973)Joyce Louise Haithcock
(m. 1975) |
Alma mater | University of Richmond Washington & Lee University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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