Edward E. Willey

Edward Eugene Willey, Sr. (April 17, 1910 – July 17, 1986) of Richmond, Virginia, was a pharmacist and politician from Virginia. He served as Senate Majority Leader in the Virginia General Assembly. He was also the father-in-law of Kathleen Willey, who was a figure in the Lewinsky scandal in 1998.

Edward E. Willey
President pro tempore
of the Senate of Virginia
In office
January 12, 1972  July 17, 1986
Preceded byJames D. Hagood
Succeeded byBill Parkerson
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 10th district
In office
January 12, 1972  July 17, 1986
Preceded byJames W. Davis
Succeeded byJoseph B. Benedetti
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 10, 1968  January 12, 1972
Preceded byFred W. Bateman
Succeeded byLeroy S. Bendheim
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 9, 1952  January 10, 1968
Preceded byCharles W. Crowder
Succeeded byNone (district eliminated)
Personal details
Born
Edward Eugene Willey

(1910-04-17)April 17, 1910
Middletown, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 1986(1986-07-17) (aged 76)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Twyla Sutton Layton
(m. 1932)
Alma materMedical College of Virginia
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