Bill Chappell

William Venroe Chappell Jr. (February 3, 1922 – March 30, 1989) was an American Democratic politician from Florida who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1989.

Bill Chappell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1969  January 3, 1989
Preceded bySyd Herlong
Succeeded byCraig James
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
April 4, 1961  November 9, 1962
Preceded byTom Beasley
Succeeded byMallory Horne
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 2, 1954  November 3, 1964
Preceded byC. Farris Bryant
Succeeded byWilliam G. O'Neill
ConstituencyMarion County
In office
November 8, 1966  November 5, 1968
Preceded byWilliam G. O'Neill
Succeeded byBuddy MacKay
ConstituencyCitrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter Counties (1966–67)
30th district (1967–68)
Personal details
Born(1922-02-03)February 3, 1922
Kendrick, Florida
DiedMarch 30, 1989(1989-03-30) (aged 67)
Bethesda, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJeane Brown Chappell
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1946 (USN)
1946–1983 (USNR)
Rank Captain
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