Dempsey J. Barron

Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American attorney, businessman, rancher, and politician. He served as President Pro-Tempore of the Florida Senate from 1967 to 1968, and as President from 1975 to 1976. He also was a long-standing Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and heart problems on July 7, 2001.^[1][2]

Dempsey J. Barron
President of the Florida Senate
In office November 19, 1974 – November 16, 1976
Preceded by	Mallory Horne
Succeeded by	Lew Brantley
Member of the Florida Senate
In office April 4, 1961 – November 8, 1988
Preceded by	Bart Knight
Succeeded by	Vince Bruner
Constituency	25th (1960–1967) 4th (1967–1972) 3rd (1972–1988)
Personal details
Born	(1922-03-05)March 5, 1922 Andalusia, Alabama
Died	July 7, 2001(2001-07-07) (aged 79) Tallahassee, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Terri Jo Barron

He was born in Andalusia, Alabama. He was living in Florida in 1924.^[3]

Education

Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.

Career

He served in the U.S. Navy.^[3]