Marvin T. Culpepper
Marvin Tandy Culpepper, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative from Jackson Parish | |
| In office 1964–1968 | |
| Preceded by | I. J. Allen |
| Succeeded by | E. L. "Bubba" Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1908 Jonesboro, Jackson Parish Louisiana, US |
| Died | January 31, 1970 (aged 61) Hodge, Jackson Parish |
| Resting place | Springhill Cemetery in Jonesboro |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ezelle Fleming Culpepper (married 1938–1970, his death) |
| Children | Marvin T. Culpepper, Jr. Mark Alan Culpepper |
| Residence(s) | Jonesboro, Louisiana |
| Occupation | Engineer; farmer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Marvin Tandy Culpepper, Sr. (November 26, 1908 – January 31, 1970), was an engineer, machinist, and farmer from Jackson Parish in North Louisiana, who served from 1964 to 1968 as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. His one term in office coincided with the first term of Governor John McKeithen. He was defeated for reelection by his fellow Democrat E. L. "Bubba" Henry, who in his second term in the chamber became the House Speaker.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Membership of the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812–2016 (Jackson Parish)" (PDF). house.louisiana.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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- 1908 births
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- Democratic Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- People from Jonesboro, Louisiana
- 20th-century American engineers
- Farmers from Louisiana
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- United States Army soldiers
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century Louisiana politicians