Marion Smith

William Marion Smith (born February 2, 1932) is a former Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the Mississippi Senate between 1960–1972.^[1][2][3][4] From 1971 to 1972, Smith was the President pro Tempore of the Mississippi State Senate.^[3] He also served at one point as interim Governor.^[5]

Marion Smith
1968
President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate
In office January 1971 – January 1972
Preceded by	Merle Palmer
Succeeded by	B. G. Perry
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 30th district
In office January 1960 – January 1972
Personal details
Born	(1932-02-02) February 2, 1932 (age 93) Natchez, Mississippi

He was an attorney who taught at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He has served as president of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, the Inter-Alumni Council of Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Historical Society, among other organizations.^[5]

Early life

William Marion Smith was born on February 2, 1932, in Natchez, Mississippi.^[1] He graduated from Natchez High School, and received B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Mississippi.^[5]