# Jerry Bookout

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**Paul Jerry Bookout** (November 2, 1933 – February 22, 2006), known as **Jerry Bookout**, was an American politician and funeral director in Arkansas. He served in the [Arkansas House of Representatives](/source/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives) and [Arkansas Senate](/source/Arkansas_Senate), including as [President of the Arkansas Senate](/source/President_of_the_Arkansas_Senate).

Born in [Rector, Arkansas](/source/Rector,_Arkansas), Bookout went to the Rector public schools. In 1955, Bookout graduated with a bachelor's degree in history and political science, from [Arkansas State University](/source/Arkansas_State_University). From 1955 to 1957, Bookout served in the [United States Army](/source/United_States_Army) and then [Arkansas National Guard](/source/Arkansas_National_Guard). Bookout served as a funeral director in [Jonesboro, Arkansas](/source/Jonesboro,_Arkansas). From 1966 to 1972, Bookout served in the [Arkansas House of Representatives](/source/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives) from the 11th District and was a [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)). Then, from 1973 to 1995 and from 2003 until his death, Bookout served in the [Arkansas Senate](/source/Arkansas_Senate).

Bookout died from cancer in Jonesboro, Arkansas. His son, [Paul Bookout](/source/Paul_Bookout), also served in the [Arkansas General Assembly](/source/Arkansas_General_Assembly).[1][2]

## Notes

1. [Encyclopedia of Arkansas-Jerry Bookout](http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=4108)

1. [Jonesboro State Legislator Jerry Bookout Dies](http://www.kait8.com/story/4538696/jonesboro-legislator-jerry-bookout-dies)

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