| Joseph Carnahan LeSage Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Constituency | Caddo Parish, Louisiana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1928-12-12)December 12, 1928 Homer, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 2015(2015-09-22) (aged 86) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Homer High School |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
| Known for | Supervisor of Louisiana State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1953 |
Joseph Carnahan LeSage Jr. (December 12, 1928 - September 22, 2015) was a lawyer and politician in Louisiana. He worked in Shreveport and served in the Louisiana Senate representing Caddo Parish from 1968 until 1972. He was a supervisor of Louisiana State University.
He graduated from Homer High School in 1945. He was a multi-sport athlete. He served during the Korean War.
A Democrat, he was elected to the state senate in 1968. He served one term. Louisiana SCR45 commemorated his passing.
References
- "Obituary for Joe C. LeSage, Jr. at Osborn Funeral Home". www.osbornfuneralhome.net. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- "Membership in the Louisiana Senate" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- "Joe LeSage, lawyer and politician, died at 86 | History's Greatest". September 27, 2015.
- "Louisiana SCR45 2016 Regular Session". LegiScan. Retrieved 2024-12-08.