Okey Patteson
Okey Patteson | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Governor of West Virginia | |
| In office January 17, 1949 – January 19, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence W. Meadows |
| Succeeded by | William C. Marland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1898 Dingess, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 1989 (aged 90) Beckley, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill, West Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lee Hawse Patteson |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | West Virginia National Guard |
Okey Leonidas Patteson (September 14, 1898 – July 3, 1989) was the 23rd governor of West Virginia from 1949 to 1953. He was a member of the United States Democratic Party and of the "machine" that totally controlled politics in that era in the state.