John J. Wicker, Jr.

John J. Wicker, Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 36th district
In office
January 13, 1932  January 8, 1936
Preceded by Waller Holladay
Succeeded by Gordon B. Ambler
Personal details
Born John Jordan Wicker, Jr.
(1893-12-31)December 31, 1893
Lyndon, Kentucky, U.S.
Died July 20, 1985(1985-07-20) (aged 91)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Kate Lumpkin Richardson
Ruby Louise Summers
Alma mater Furman University
Richmond College
Religion Baptist
Signature
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1917–1919
Unit Air Service
Battles/wars World War I
Awards Officer, Legion of Honour
Chevalier, Order of Leopold

John Jordan Wicker, Jr. (December 31, 1893 – July 20, 1985) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1932 to 1936, representing the City of Richmond.[1] A founding member of the American Legion, he was elected the chairman of Virginia's 1945 Constitutional Convention which aimed to expand voting rights to members of the armed forces during wartime.

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