William Edwin "Bud" Lewis (September 3, 1918 - October 31, 1989) was an American politician who served as a Missouri state representative. Lewis was graduated from the De Soto public schools in 1937. In 1940, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving with the 30th Infantry Division in the European Theater of World War II until 1945. During the war, he married Virginia Louise Sapp on September 11, 1942. In 1965, he retired from the U.S. Army Reserves at the rank of major.[1][2]

William E. Lewis
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 125th, 107th district
In office
1974–1988
Preceded byJack Gannon
Personal details
BornSeptember 3, 1918
De Soto, Missouri
DiedOctober 31, 1989
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Virginia Louise Sapp, September 11, 1942
ChildrenBill Lewis, Craig Lewis, Julie Lewis Wagner, Tim Lewis
Occupationpolitician
Professionsalesman, Army veteran

References

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  1. ^ James C. Kirkpatrick. Official Manual State of Missouri 1975-1976. Jefferson City, Missouri: Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. p. 159.
  2. ^ "Missouri State Legislators 1820-2000, L". Retrieved 2020-09-02.
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