Wayne Burkes
American politician (1929–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wayne Oliver Burkes (December 6, 1929 – May 5, 2020) was an American politician, Baptist minister, and military officer.
Quick Facts Commissioner for the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Central District, Preceded by ...
Wayne Burkes | |
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Commissioner for the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Central District | |
In office 1989–1998 | |
Preceded by | Sam Waggoner |
Succeeded by | Dick Hall |
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 29th district | |
In office January 1980 – 1989 | |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 31-I district | |
In office January 1976 – January 1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1929-12-26)December 26, 1929 Neshoba County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | May 5, 2020(2020-05-05) (aged 90) Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Republican Party (from 1995) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (before 1995) |
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