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American judge and politician (1926–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Lafayette Pearson III (March 7, 1926 – June 30, 2021) was an American judge and politician who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives and as mayor of Rosedale, Mississippi. A nephew of Speaker Walter Sillers Jr., Pearson was elected to the House in 1966 when Sillers died in 1966.[1]
John L. Pearson | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
In office 1966–1980 | |
Preceded by | Walter Sillers Jr. |
Succeeded by | John D. Pennebaker |
Mayor of Rosedale, Mississippi | |
In office 1951–1957 | |
Preceded by | J. L. Wilson |
Succeeded by | J. L. Wilson Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | John Lafayette Pearson III March 7, 1926 Rosedale, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | June 30, 2021 95) Rosedale, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Katherine Myres (m. 1955) |
Alma mater | University of Mississippi |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1945–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Pearson married the former Katherine Myres in 1955. They live in the house his grandfather, Walter Sillers, built, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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