Bill Chappell
Bill Chappell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Syd Herlong |
| Succeeded by | Craig James |
| Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office April 4, 1961 – November 9, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Beasley |
| Succeeded by | Mallory Horne |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 2, 1954 – November 3, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | C. Farris Bryant |
| Succeeded by | William G. O'Neill |
| Constituency | Marion County |
| In office November 8, 1966 – November 5, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | William G. O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Buddy MacKay |
| Constituency | Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter Counties (1966–67) 30th district (1967–68) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Venroe Chappell, Jr. February 3, 1922 Kendrick, Florida |
| Died | March 30, 1989 (aged 67) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jeane Brown Chappell |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 (USN) 1946–1983 (USNR) |
| Rank | Captain |
William Venroe Chappell Jr. (February 3, 1922 – March 30, 1989) was an American World War II veteran and Democratic politician from Florida who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1989.