William Harold Fleece (October 1, 1935 – October 27, 2020) was an American politician and lawyer in the state of Florida.
William Fleece | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Succeeded by | Mary Grizzle[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Harold Fleece[2][3] October 1, 1935 |
| Died | October 27, 2020 (aged 85) |
| Party | Republican Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen L. Richman (divorced) Marie C. Devine (died 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Ohio State University (BS) Indiana University School of Law (LLB, JD) |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Biography
editEarly life and education
editFleece was born in Pontiac, Michigan.[4]
He graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1953.[5]
He graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science[4] in 1957 and from the Indiana University School of Law with a Master of Laws[4] and Juris Doctor.[5] He is also an alumnus of Indiana State University and Stetson College of Law.[4]
Political career
editHe served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1967 to 1972, representing district 53. He served as a Republican,[6] but has since switched his party affiliation to Democrat.
Legal career
editHe practiced law in St. Petersburg and Clearwater.[7][8]
Personal life
editDeath
editFleece died on October 27, 2020.[10]
References
edit- ↑ Florida House of Representatives
- ↑ "Lawyer Directory – the Florida Bar".
- ↑ "Mr. William Harold Fleece Lawyer Profile on Martindale.com". Martindale.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Sheriffs Star Volume 13, Issue 1 (March 1969)
- 1 2 LinkedIn Profile
- ↑ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ↑ Trends in Long-term Care: Hearings, Ninety-first Congress, First Session (-Ninety- Congress, Session), Parts 1-7 (1970)
- ↑ Hubbell, Martindale (December 2007). Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii (Volume 4 - 2008). Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561607730.
- 1 2 3 Marie Devine Obituary
- ↑ "Obituaries". Jewish Press of Pinellas County. November 10, 2020.