July 9: Born, Trenton, Fannin County Texas. Parents Homer E. and Mamie Swearingen Kirkpatrick

Graduated, Trenton High School. Member Future Farmers of America and editor of school paper.

U. S. Army, World War II. Served in Italy, France, and North Africa.

Texas House of Representatives. Youngest man in state history to chair Appropriations Committee

Graduate, Baylor School of Law

Private law practice

State Board of Insurance. Appointed Chairman for four years in 1972.

November 3: Died in Round Rock. Interred in State Cemetery in Austin.
Survived by sister, Betty Kirkpatrick Syptak, two nieces, and three great-nephews.