Kaneaster Hodges Jr.
American politician (1938–2022)
Kaneaster Hodges Jr. (August 20, 1938 – March 23, 2022) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer. He was the United States Senator from Arkansas between 1977 to 1979.[1]
Kaneaster Hodges Jr. | |
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United States Senator from Arkansas | |
In office December 10, 1977 – January 3, 1979 | |
Appointed by | David Pryor |
Preceded by | John L. McClellan |
Succeeded by | David Pryor |
Personal details | |
Born | Newport, Arkansas, U.S. | August 20, 1938
Died | March 23, 2022 Newport, Arkansas, U.S. | (aged 83)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lindley Williams |
Alma mater | University of Arkansas Law School Perkins School of Theology Princeton University (A.B.) Newport High School |
Hodges Jr. died from an aortic aneurysm on March 23, 2022 in Newport, Arkansas at the age of 83.[2]
References
change- ↑ Kaneaster Hodges Jr. at the Political Graveyard
- ↑ Bowden, Bill (26 March 2022). "Former U.S. Sen. Kaneaster Hodges Jr. of Newport dies at 83". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 26 March 2022.