John R. Junkin

American politician (1896–1975)

John Junkin


57th Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office November 9, 1966 – October 12, 1975
Preceded by	Walter Sillers Jr.
Succeeded by	Buddie Newman
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Adams County
In office January 4, 1944 – October 12, 1975
Preceded by	Thomas J. Reed
Succeeded by	Thomas J. O'Beirne

Personal details
Born	John Richard Junkin (1896-12-16)December 16, 1896 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	October 12, 1975(1975-10-12) (aged 78) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Sophie Dix
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Battles/wars	World War I

John Richard Junkin (December 16, 1896 – October 12, 1975) was an American politician who served as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1966 until his death from cancer in 1975. He was previously chairman of the House appropriations committee.^[1]