Willard L. Rambo
Willard L. Rambo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1960 | |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1964–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Speedy Long |
| Succeeded by | J. C. Gilbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Willard Lloyd Rambo March 22, 1917 Georgetown, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1984 (aged 67) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Alice Long[1] |
| Children | 4[2] |
| Relatives | Long family |
| Alma mater | USAF Air War College |
Willard Lloyd Rambo (March 22, 1917 – November 28, 1984) was an American politician.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1960 and in the Louisiana State Senate from 1964 to 1968.[4][5]
Life and career
Rambo was born in Georgetown, Louisiana,[6] the son of Sim and Rosie Rambo.[7] He attended and graduated from USAF Air War College. After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War II,[6] and flew with the Flying Tigers in China.[2]
Rambo served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1960.[4] After his service in the House, he then served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1964 to 1968.[5]
Death
Rambo died on November 28, 1984, of heart failure in Houston, Texas, at the age of 67.[2][8]
References
- ^ "Mary Alice Long Rambo". Rush Funeral Homes & Crematory. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Willard L. Rambo". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. November 30, 1984. p. 20. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sanderson (July 11, 1975). "Panel Okays Bill to Aid Rambo Len". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "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 November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "Willard Loyd Rambo". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved June 19, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Willard Rambo". 1920 United States Federal Census. Retrieved June 19, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Ralya to Rampton". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 19, 2025.