Lawrence F. Shackelford Explained

Lawrence F. Shackelford
Birth Date:11 August 1933
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 72nd district
Term Start:1978
Term End:1982
Preceded:Pat Neal
Succeeded:Vernon E. Peeples
Office1:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 67th district
Term Start1:1982
Term End1:1986
Preceded1:Elvin L. Martinez
Succeeded1:Toby Holland
Party:Democratic

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]

Life and career

Shackelford 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.

Shackelford died[4] on November 23, 1992, at the age of 59.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. October 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
  2. Web site: House of Representatives. October 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20180113095046/http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/House19672001.html. January 13, 2018. live. Wayback Machine.
  3. News: Larry Shackelford, friend to farmers, dies at 59. The Bradenton Herald. Bradenton, Florida. November 25, 1992. October 29, 2023. 15. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Deaths. Tampa Bay Times. November 27, 1992. October 29, 2023.