Jim Bean

Not to be confused with Jim Beam.

James Lesley Bean, Jr. (December 15, 1932 – July 7, 2013) was an American businessman and politician. First winning a special election to succeed the outgoing David M. Smith in the Mississippi State Senate, he held the seat until he retired in 2000.^[1][2]

Jim Bean
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 44th district
In office June 1986 – January 4, 2000
Preceded by	David M. Smith
Succeeded by	Tom King
Personal details
Born	James Lesley Bean, Jr. (1932-12-15)December 15, 1932 Clanton, Alabama, U.S.
Died	July 7, 2013(2013-07-07) (aged 80) Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Peggy Johnson
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Battles/wars	Korean War