Jesse C. Deen

Jesse C. Deen
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1972–1988
Personal details
BornJesse Claude Deen
(1922-04-24)April 24, 1922
Eros, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 2015(2015-12-07) (aged 93)
PartyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Arkansas

Jesse Claude Deen (April 24, 1922 – December 7, 2015) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1988.[1]

Life and career

Deen was born in Eros, Louisiana, the son of Marion Claude Deen and Minnie Durham. He attended Montgomery High School, graduating in 1940. After graduating, he attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, earning his BS degree in 1943, which after earning his degree, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his discharge, he worked as an agriculture teacher at Rocky Mount High School, and earned his master's degree from the University of Arkansas.[2]

Deen served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1988.[1]

Death

Deen died on December 7, 2015, at the age of 93.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Jesse Deen Obituary (2015)". The Times. December 12, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  3. ↑ "Jesse C. Deen". Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries, Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
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