Lawrence F. Shackelford (August 11, 1933 – November 23, 1992), also known as Larry Shackelford, was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 67th and 72nd district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]
Lawrence F. Shackelford | |
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![]() Shackelford in 1980 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
In office 1978–1982 | |
Preceded by | Pat Neal |
Succeeded by | Vernon E. Peeples |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
In office 1982–1986 | |
Preceded by | Elvin L. Martinez |
Succeeded by | Toby Holland |
Personal details | |
Born | August 11, 1933 |
Died | November 23, 1992 | (aged 59)
Political party | Democratic |
Life and career
editShackelford was a tomato grower, tractor company owner and agriculture specialist.[3]
In 1978, Shackelford was elected to represent the 72nd district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Pat Neal. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Vernon E. Peeples. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 67th district, succeeding Elvin L. Martinez. He served until 1986, when he was succeeded by Toby Holland.[1][2]
Shackelford died[4] on November 23, 1992, at the age of 59.
References
edit- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Larry Shackelford, friend to farmers, dies at 59". The Bradenton Herald. Bradenton, Florida. November 25, 1992. p. 15. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Deaths". Tampa Bay Times. November 27, 1992. Retrieved October 29, 2023.