Billy Boles (politician)

Billy Boles (April 30, 1927 – August 16, 2008) was an American lawyer and politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate.[3]

Billy Boles
Member of the Louisiana State Senate
In office
1952–1956
Preceded byRalph E. King
Succeeded byRalph E. King
Personal details
Born(1927-04-30)April 30, 1927
Rayville, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 2008(2008-08-16) (aged 81)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCatherine Furlow[1]
Children4[1]
Alma materUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana State University
OccupationLawyer

Life and career edit

Boles was born in Rayville, Louisiana. He attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana State University.[1]

In 1952, Boles was elected to the Louisiana State Senate,[4] succeeding Ralph E. King. He served until 1956, when he was succeeded by King.[3] In 2004, he was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.[5]

Boles died in August 2008, at the age of 81.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "William Boles Obituary (1927-2008)". The Advocate. August 18, 2008. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "Boles dines with Carter". The Catahoula News-Booster. Jonesville, Louisiana. March 3, 1977. p. 2. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b c McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ Hilburn, Greg (January 29, 2004). "Boles selected for hall of fame". The News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. p. 3. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "William R. Boles". Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 11, 2022.