Larry Dickerson was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1986 until his death in March 2002.
Larry Dickerson | |
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 Dickerson's official portrait | |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office November 16, 1986 – March 7, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Corn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1956 Poteau, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 2002 (aged 45) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (B.A.) University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D.) |
Early life, education, and family
editLarry Dickerson was born on May 13, 1956, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Lawrence and Nan Dickerson.[1][2] He later graduated from University of Oklahoma in 1978 and University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1982. After graduation he worked as an assistant district attorney in Leflore County.[3]
Oklahoma Senate
editIn 1986, he was elected to the Oklahoma Senate representing the 4th senate district as a member of the Democratic Party.[3][4] He also ran a private law practice and was married with one son.[5]
Death
editHe died on March 7, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital.[1] His body lied in state in the Oklahoma Capitol on March 11, 2002.[5] His funeral was March 12 at Carl Albert State College in Poteau.[6] After his death, his state senate seat was vacant until the next election.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "State Sen. Dickerson dies of cancer Poteau native was elected after serving as prosecutor". The Oklahoman. March 8, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Part II: Senate Members and their Districts". Oklahoma State University. The Almanac of Oklahoma Politics. pp. 90–91. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ a b "After Long, Difficult Fight, Sen. Dickerson Loses Bout with Cancer". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. 7 March 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Memorial service set for senator". The Oklahoman. March 9, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Senate to hold memorial service for Sen. Dickerson Monday, Funeral services in Poteau set for Tuesday". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. March 8, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "State Senator's Body to Lie in State". KOTV-DT. March 8, 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Ervin, Chuck (9 March 2002). "Senator to lie in state; services set". Tulsa World. Retrieved 6 May 2024.