Ed Barker (politician)
Ed Barker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1973 – January 9, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley E. Smith Jr.[1] |
| Succeeded by | Sonny Perdue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 21, 1935 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2025 (aged 90) Clayton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Janet Belflower[2] |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Alma mater | Mercer University |
Clarence Edward Barker[3] (February 21, 1935 – March 23, 2025) was an American politician.[4][5] He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate for the 18th district from 1973 to 1991.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Barker was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 21, 1935.[2] He attended Mercer University.[6]
In 1973, Barker was elected to represent the 18th district of the Georgia State Senate,[2][7] defeating incumbent Stanley E. Smith Jr. in the August 1972 primary and prevailing over Republican candidate Tony A. Robbins in the general election that November.[8] Barker served until 1991.
Barker died at his home in Clayton, Georgia, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 90.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Official State of Georgia tabulation by districts for General Assembly of Georgia 1971-1972 term". 1971. p. 92. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ "Clarence Edward "Ed" Barker". Beck Funeral Home. March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Barker Says Industry Should Plan Car Pool". The Macon Telegraph. Macon, Georgia. December 8, 1973. p. 3. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Plan Giving Bibb Three Senators Wasn't Easy". The Macon Telegraph. Macon, Georgia. August 30, 1981. p. 15. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Ed Barker". The Macon Telegraph. March 25, 2025.
- ^ "1973 Georgia State Senate Results", Georgia General Assembly
- ^ "Official State of Georgia tabulation by districts for General Assembly of Georgia 1973-1974 term" (PDF). 1973. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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