Eugene McGehee

Eugene Webb McGehee (March 19, 1929 – April 11, 2014) was an American judge and politician.^[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972 and as district judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court from 1972 to 1978.^[3]

Eugene McGehee
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office 1960–1972
District Judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court
In office 1972–1978
Personal details
Born	Eugene Webb McGehee (1929-03-19)March 19, 1929 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	April 11, 2014(2014-04-11) (aged 85) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Merrelle Gri McGehee[1]
Children	4[1]
Alma mater	Louisiana State University
Occupation	Judge

Life and career

McGehee was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Edeh and Zola McGehee. He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,^[4] he attended and graduated from Louisiana State University.^[1]

McGehee served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972.^[3] After his service in the House, he served as district judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court from 1972 to 1978.^[5]

Death

McGehee died on April 11, 2014, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85.^[1][5]