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 byDavid M. Smith
Succeeded byTom King
Personal details
Born
James Lesley Bean, Jr.

(1932-12-15)December 15, 1932
Clanton, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJuly 7, 2013(2013-07-07) (aged 80)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpousePeggy Johnson
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Battles/warsKorean War

References

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  1. ^ Williams, M. E. (June 18, 1986). "Jim Bean Wins Senate Seat". Hattiesburg American.
  2. ^ "James Bean Obituary - Hattiesburg, MS". legacy.com. July 10, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2018.