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November 27, 2009

A loss in the Legislature: Rep. Larry Turner has died

The Associated Press is reporting that Rep. Larry Turner has succumbed to an illness. The Memphis Democrat had been a member of the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly a quarter century.

Turner represented the 85th House District, which occupies a narrow strip along Shelby County's southern border.

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May he rest in peace.

References and further reading:
Post Politics
Memphis newsman Mike Matthews eulogizes in short form
The Mayor of Memphis sends his thoughts
Tom Humphrey's reminiscence informs us about the late legislator's character
Rep. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville says goodbye to "Little Larry"
David Oatney shares a memory and examines what comes next for the vacant House seat
Jackson Baker fondly remembers the gentle politician

Political News | By joe lance | 4:10 PM

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