Jeremiah Denton
Former U.S. senator
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. was an American politician and military officer who served as a U.S. Senator representing Alabama from 1981 to 1987. He was the first Republican to be popularly elected to a Senate seat in Alabama. Wikipedia
Born: July 15, 1924, Mobile, AL
Died: March 28, 2014 (age 89 years), Virginia Beach, VA
Children: James S. Denton
Awards: Prisoner of War Medal, Navy Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and more
Spouse: Mary Belle Bordone (m. 2010–2014) and Jane Denton (m. 1946–2007)
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