Carl D. Perkins
Carl Dewey Perkins (October 15, 1912 – August 3, 1984), a Democrat, was an American politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky serving from 1949 until his death from a heart attack in Lexington, Kentucky in 1984.
Carl Dewey Perkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – August 3, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Wendell H. Meade |
| Succeeded by | Chris Perkins |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1941 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1912 Hindman, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 1984 (aged 71) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse |
Verna Johnson
(m. 1938; died 1984) |
| Children | Chris Perkins |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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