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.
He lived in West Monroe and passed away in Shreveport in 1965; he was buried at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. His political position went to Russell B. Long, a Democrat who is the son of Huey P. Long, Jr.