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Jerry Bookout

1933 – 2006

American politician

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About Jerry Bookout

Lived 1933 – 2006 (aged 72). Jerry Bookout was an American funeral director and politician.

Paul Jerry Bookout (November 2, 1933 – February 22, 2006), known as Jerry Bookout, was an American politician and funeral director in Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate, including as President of the Arkansas Senate.

Born in Rector, Arkansas, Bookout went to the Rector public schools. In 1955, Bookout graduated with a bachelor's degree in history and political science, from Arkansas State University. From 1955 to 1957, Bookout served in the United States Army and then Arkansas National Guard. Bookout served as a funeral director in Jonesboro, Arkansas. From 1966 to 1972, Bookout served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 11th District and was a Democrat. Then, from 1973 to 1995 and from 2003 until his death, Bookout served in the Arkansas Senate.

Bookout died from cancer in Jonesboro, Arkansas. His son, Paul Bookout, also served in the Arkansas General Assembly.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Funeral director, politician
Nationality
Education
Arkansas State University
Positions held
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Member of the Arkansas Senate

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jerry Bookout's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jerry Bookout?

American politician (1933-2006)

When was Jerry Bookout born?

Jerry Bookout was born on 2 November 1933.

When did Jerry Bookout die?

Jerry Bookout died on 22 February 2006.

What was Jerry Bookout's occupation?

Jerry Bookout was a funeral director and politician.

What nationality was Jerry Bookout?

Jerry Bookout was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerry Bookout

· Wikidata: Q28162520

· DBpedia: Jerry Bookout

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