Roland J. "Duke" Ealey (June 20, 1914 – March 23, 1992) is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond. In 1983, following the death of Delegate James S. Christian, Jr.,[1] who had been elected to represent the newly created 70th district, Ealey won a special election for the position. He served until his own death in 1992.[2]
Roland J. Ealey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 70th district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – March 23, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence D. Wilder Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roland J. Ealey June 20, 1914 Kershaw, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 1992 (aged 77) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bessie Mae Binford |
| Alma mater | Virginia Union University (BA) Howard University (LLB) |
In 2004 the House of Delegates designated June 20 as "Delegate Roland J. Ealey Day" in Virginia.[2]
References edit
- ^ Marsh, Harold. "James S. Christian (1918–1982)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ a b "HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 159". Virginia General Assembly. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
External links edit
- Roland J. Ealey at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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