He was a resident of West Monroe, and died in Shreveport in 1965; interment was in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. His seat went to his fellow Democrat, Russell B. Long, the son of Huey P. Long, Jr.
Residing in West Monroe, he died in Shreveport in 1965 and was interred at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe; his seat was awarded to his Democratic colleague, Russell B. Long, the son of Huey P. Long, Jr.