Roland J. Ealey Explained

State Delegate:Virginia
District:70th
Term Start:January 12, 1983
Term End:March 23, 1992
Predecessor:None (district created)
Successor:Lawrence D. Wilder Jr.
Birthname:Roland J. Ealey
Birth Date:20 June 1914
Birth Place:Kershaw, South Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse:Bessie Mae Binford
Alma Mater:Virginia Union University (BA)
Howard University (LLB)
Party:Democratic

Roland J. "Duke" Ealey (June 20, 1914 – March 23, 1992) is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond. In 1983, following the death of Delegate James S. Christian, Jr.,[1] who had been elected to represent the newly created 70th district, Ealey won a special election for the position. He served until his own death in 1992.[2]

In 2004 the House of Delegates designated June 20 as "Delegate Roland J. Ealey Day" in Virginia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marsh. Harold. James S. Christian (1918–1982). Encyclopedia Virginia. 1 July 2015.
  2. Web site: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 159. Virginia General Assembly. 1 July 2015.