Willis Everett Cohoon (April 8, 1902 – November 28, 1960) was an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the House of Delegates.[1]
Willis E. Cohoon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Nansemond and Suffolk City | |
| In office December 1952 – November 28, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Mills Godwin |
| Succeeded by | J. Lewis Rawls Jr. |
| In office January 10, 1940 – January 14, 1948 | |
| Preceded by | E. Jordan Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Mills Godwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Willis Everett Cohoon April 8, 1902 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1960 (aged 58) Suffolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Thelma Lee Bryant |
| Alma mater | Auburn University Virginia Military Institute |
Memberships/Affiliations History
edit| Episcopal Church American Legion Elks Masons Shrine Suffolk-Nansemond County Bar Association | President | 1947 |
| Virginia Bar Association | Vice President | 1947 |
| Virginia Advisory Legislative Council | 1944-48 | |
| Virginia Recodification Commission | Chairman | 1944-48 |
References
edit- ^ "Del. W.E. Cohoon Dies in Suffolk". Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "House History". history.house.virginia.gov.
External links
edit- Willis E. Cohoon at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Willis E. Cohoon at Find a Grave
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