Jimmy Birdsong (April 27, 1925 – February 9, 2013) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 45th district of the Oklahoma Senate.

Life and career

Birdsong was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Jewell and J. E. Birdsong. He moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when he was young. He served in the United States Army during World War II and attended the University of Oklahoma.

Jimmy Birdsong

In 1965, Birdsong was elected to represent the 45th district of the Oklahoma Senate. He left office in 1981, when he was succeeded by Ed Moore. He was a police officer for the Oklahoma City Police Department, and also a lawyer.

Jimmy Birdsong

Birdsong died in February 2013 at his home, at the age of 87.

Jimmy Birdsong

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1925 births

2013 deaths

Politicians from Little Rock, Arkansas

Democratic Party Oklahoma state senators

20th-century American politicians

University of Oklahoma alumni

Oklahoma lawyers