Paul Lee Foshee (November 12, 1932 – November 8, 2020) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives[3] and as a member of the Louisiana State Senate.[4]
Paul Foshee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1964 Serving with Curtis Boozman | |
| Preceded by | E. H. Hayes Monnie T. Cheves |
| Succeeded by | Ray Tarver |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Cecil R. Blair Sylvan Friedman |
| Succeeded by | Donald G. Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Lee Foshee November 12, 1932 Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2020 (aged 87) Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Foshee was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the son of Mamie Lee Smith and George W. Foshee.[1] He attended Natchitoches Central High School, where he graduated in 1950.[1] He then worked as a crop duster at his own business, Foshee Dusting Company.[1] He attended Northwestern State University, earning a bachelor's degree in business in 1961.[1]
In 1960 Foshee was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1964.[3] In 1972 Foshee was elected to the Louisiana State Senate, where he served until 1976.[4]
Foshee died in November 2020 at his home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 87.[1] He was buried in Fern Park Cemetery.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Paul Lee Foshee, Sr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana (1932 - 2020) Obituary". Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Who Is Really For Our Senior Citizens?". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. October 8, 1987. p. 5. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b 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 August 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
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