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Granger Macfarlane | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1984 | |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 11, 1984 – January 8, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Ray L. Garland |
| Succeeded by | Brandon Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Granger Macfarlane II July 30, 1929 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2025 (aged 95) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Anne Ernestine Beck
(m. 1952; died 2025) |
| Education | Duke University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
John Granger Macfarlane II (July 30, 1929 – June 23, 2025) was an American politician who served in the Virginia Senate from 1984 until he lost reelection in 1991.[1][2]
Macfarlane died on June 23, 2025, at the age of 95.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Macfarlanes honored with Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy". The Roanoke Times. May 3, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ↑ Ayres, B. Drummond Jr. (December 25, 1991). "Wilder Runs on a Record of Achievement, and Thwarted Efforts". The New York Times. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ↑ "Former Roanoke state Sen. Granger Macfarlane dies". Cardinal News. June 29, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Granger Macfarlane at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
