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Marvin T. Culpepper

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Marvin Tandy Culpepper, Sr.
Louisiana State Representative from Jackson Parish
In office
1964–1968
Preceded byI. J. Allen
Succeeded byE. L. "Bubba" Henry
Personal details
Born(1908-11-26)November 26, 1908
Jonesboro, Jackson Parish
Louisiana, US
DiedJanuary 31, 1970(1970-01-31) (aged 61)
Hodge, Jackson Parish
Resting placeSpringhill Cemetery in Jonesboro
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEzelle Fleming Culpepper (married 1938–1970, his death)
ChildrenMarvin T. Culpepper, Jr.

Mark Alan Culpepper
Kathy Belle Culpepper

John Fleming Culpepper
Residence(s)Jonesboro, Louisiana
OccupationEngineer; farmer
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Marvin Tandy Culpepper, Sr. (November 26, 1908 – January 31, 1970), was an engineer, machinist, and farmer from Jackson Parish in North Louisiana, who served from 1964 to 1968 as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. His one term in office coincided with the first term of Governor John McKeithen. He was defeated for reelection by his fellow Democrat E. L. "Bubba" Henry, who in his second term in the chamber became the House Speaker.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Membership of the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812–2016 (Jackson Parish)" (PDF). house.louisiana.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
Preceded by
I. J. Allen
Louisiana State Representative from Jackson Parish
Marvin Tandy Culpepper, Sr.

1964—1968
Succeeded by