About Bill Lewellen
Lived 1951 – 2023 (aged 71). Bill Lewellen was an American lawyer and politician.
Roy C. "Bill" Lewellen ( – 21 March 2023) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the second African-American to serve in the Arkansas Senate during the 20th century.
Lewellen was one of two African-American lawyers in Lee County, Arkansas, and served as the attorney for the Lake View School District. He lived in Marianna and served as city councillor until 1990, when he was first elected to the Arkansas Senate. He served until 2000, as the second African-American in the state senate during the 20th century.
Lewellen died in Memphis on 21 March 2023, at the age of 71.
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Who was Bill Lewellen?
American politician (1951-2023)
When was Bill Lewellen born?
Bill Lewellen was born on 18 November 1951.
When did Bill Lewellen die?
Bill Lewellen died on 21 March 2023.
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Bill Lewellen was a lawyer and politician.
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Bill Lewellen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Lewellen. https://biography.guide/bill-lewellen/
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