Larry W. Womble

Larry Wayne Womble[1] (June 6, 1941 – May 14, 2020) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's seventy-first House district, including constituents in Forsyth County. A retired educator from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Womble served nine terms in the state House.[2] After sustaining injuries in a car crash, he announced in 2012 that he would not run for another term.[3]

Larry W. Womble
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2013
Preceded by	Annie Brown Kennedy
Succeeded by	Evelyn Terry
Constituency	66th District (1995-2003) 71st District (2003-2013)
Personal details
Born	Larry Wayne Womble June 6, 1941 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Died	May 14, 2020 (aged 78) Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Winston-Salem State University, University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Appalachian State University
Profession	educator

Womble was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Owen Luchion and Dorothy Gwyn Womble and attended Forsyth County public schools. He earned a B.S. degree in Education at Winston-Salem State University in 1963, and then attended the University of North Carolina - Greensboro where he earned a Master of Education degree in Administration (and a Principal's Certificate) in 1977. He later earned an Ed.S. in Administration and an Advanced Principal's Certificate from Appalachian State University in 1979.[4]

Womble launched his political career at the age of 40, with his election to the Winston-Salem Board of Aldermen. He served on the Board until 1993, and was elected to the North Carolina General Assembly in 1995.[5]

He died at his home in Winston-Salem on May 14, 2020, aged 78, after a period of declining health.[6]

References

1. 2005-2006 Legislative Commissions Non-Standing Committees Interim Studies
2. http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=House&nUserID=107
3. News & Observer: Womble won't run, Parmon bids for Senate seat Archived 2012-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-11-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
5. http://www.wssu.edu/WSSU/About/News/Womble+to+Keynote+Fall+Commencement.htm
6. Larry Womble, racial justice advocate, former state lawmaker dies at 78

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