LeRoy Collins
Former Governor of Florida
Thomas LeRoy Collins was an American politician who served as the 33rd governor of Florida from 1955 to 1961. Collins began his governorship after winning a special election in 1954, and was elected to a four-year term in 1956. Wikipedia
Born: March 10, 1909, Tallahassee, FL
Died: March 12, 1991 (age 82 years), Tallahassee, FL
Spouse: Mary Call Darby Collins (m. 1932)
Education: Leon High School, Cumberland University, and Eastman Business College
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Florida (1955–1961), Member of the Florida State Senate (1946–1954), Member of the Florida State Senate (1940–1944), and more
Branch/service: United States Navy