Avon Honey

Avon Honey
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
Assumed office
2002–2010
Succeeded by Dalton W. Honoré
Personal details
Born (1947-05-01)May 1, 1947
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Died (2010-02-12)February 12, 2010 (age 62)
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Linda
Residence Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alma mater Southern University
Profession educator

Avon R. Honey (May 1, 1947 February 12, 2010) was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 63rd District since his victory in a special election held in March 2002 until his death in office.[1]

Honey was elected to succeed Kip Holden, who was elected to the Louisiana State Senate and later as Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, a position he still holds. Holden is a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in the nonpartisan blanket primary scheduled from October 24, 2015.

References

  1. "State Representative Avon Honey dead at 62". Associated Press. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
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