R. Holman Willis

R. Holman Willis
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 9, 1924  January 11, 1928
Preceded by Marshall B. Booker
Succeeded by Abram P. Staples
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Roanoke City
In office
January 14, 1914  January 9, 1924
Preceded by William Watts
Succeeded by James A. Bear
John W. Wright
Personal details
Born Russell Holman Willis
(1880-01-12)January 12, 1880
Marshall, Missouri, U.S.
Died August 9, 1954(1954-08-09) (aged 74)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Bess Bennett Brower
Alma mater Richmond College (LL.B.)
Religion Baptist

Russell Holman Willis (January 12, 1880 – August 9, 1954) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates. He was majority floor leader of the latter from 1916 until his election to the Senate.[1][2]

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