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Former Tennessee legislator Roy B. Herron passed away earlier this month after sustaining injuries in a jet ski accident. He turned 69.
Herron had decades of public service, including terms in the state House of Representatives, Senate and as chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party. He also ran for governor in 2010.
That reports FOX 17 that Herron was hospitalized on July 1 following a jet ski accident on Kentucky Lake.
Many of Herron’s relatives and former colleagues have paid tribute in his honor.
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Former Tennessee legislator Roy Herron died after being involved in a jet ski accident. (Facebook)
“Saddened by the death of former Tennessee General Assembly colleague Roy Herron,” Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. “Roy succumbed to injuries from a jet ski accident last weekend, apparently caused by someone else’s negligence. He was smart, diligent and honest. A politician destined for greatness.”
Tennessee Senate Minority Leader Raumesh Akbari called the late Herron a “dedicated and joyful warrior for the causes that were dear to him.”
“Behind that warm smile, he was as tenacious as can be and never better than when he fought for public schools, affordable health care and working families.”
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Tennessee House Republican Caucus chairman Jeremy Faison said Herron was “the kind of guy you couldn’t help but like”.
“He often came to my office to lobby or debate and we ended up just sharing stories of life,” said Faison, adding, “TN lost a true servant.”
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Memphis mayoral candidate Van Turner sent his condolences to Herron’s family.
“Senator Herron was truly a statesman and public servant and will be missed by all of us,” Turner said.
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