Paul Foshee
Paul Foshee | |
|---|---|
Foshee in 1960 | |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvan Friedman |
| Succeeded by | Donald G. Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Lee Foshee November 12, 1932 Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2020 (aged 87) Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Paul Lee Foshee (November 12, 1932 – November 8, 2020) was an American politician.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1964 and in the Louisiana State Senate from 1972 to 1976.[3][4]
Life and career
Foshee was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the son of Mamie Lee Smith and George Washington Foshee. He attended Natchitoches Central High School, graduating in 1950. After graduating, he attended Northwestern State University, earning his bachelor's degree in business in 1961.[1]
Foshee served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1964.[3] After his service in the House, he then served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1972 to 1976.[4]
Death
Foshee died on November 8, 2020, at his home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 87.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Paul Lee Foshee, Sr". Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Who Is Really For Our Senior Citizens?". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. October 8, 1987. p. 5. Retrieved August 11, 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 August 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.