Eugene McGehee

Eugene McGehee
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1960–1972
District Judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court
In office
1972–1978
Personal details
BornEugene Webb McGehee
(1929-03-19)March 19, 1929
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 2014(2014-04-11) (aged 85)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMerrelle Gri McGehee
Children4
EducationLouisiana State University
OccupationJudge

Eugene Webb McGehee (March 19, 1929 – April 11, 2014) was an American judge and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972 and as district judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court from 1972 to 1978.

Life and career

McGehee was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Edeh and Zola McGehee. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University, and served in the Louisiana National Guard for more than thirty years, retiring at the rank of colonel.

McGehee served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972. After his service in the House, he served as district judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court from 1972 to 1978.

Death

McGehee died on April 11, 2014, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Eugene McGehee Obituary (1928-2014)". The Advocate. April 11, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
  2. ↑ Associated Press (May 24, 1960). "Fund Dedication Would Be Halted". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. p. 15. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. 1 2 "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. 1 2 3 Wallace, Ben (April 14, 2014). "Eugene McGehee, former state legislator and judge, dies". The Advocate. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.