| State senate | Mississippi State |
|---|---|
| District | 44th |
| Term start | June 1986 |
| Term end | January 4, 2000 |
| Predecessor | David M. Smith |
| Successor | Tom King |
| Birth name | James Lesley Bean, Jr. |
| Birth date | December 15, 1932 |
| Birth place | Clanton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Death date | July 7, 2013 (aged 80) |
| Death place | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peggy Johnson |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Battles | Korean War |
James Lesley Bean, Jr. (December 15, 1932 – July 7, 2013) was an American businessman and politician. First winning a special election to succeed the outgoing David M. Smith in the Mississippi State Senate, he held the seat until he retired in 2000.[1][2]
References
- ^ Williams, M. E. (June 18, 1986). "Jim Bean Wins Senate Seat". Hattiesburg American
- ^ "James Bean Obituary - Hattiesburg, MS". legacy.com. July 10, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2018.