Edwin E. Willis

Edwin Edward Willis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1969
Preceded by	James R. Domengeaux
Succeeded by	Patrick T. Caffery
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from Lafayette Parish
In office 1948–1948
Preceded by	Two-member district: Edward P. Burguieres Cornelius P. Voorhies
Succeeded by	Bernard Trappey
Personal details
Born	(1904-10-02)October 2, 1904 Arnaudville, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	October 24, 1972(1972-10-24) (aged 68) St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting place	St. Michael's Cemetery in St. Martinville, Louisiana
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Estelle Bulliard Willis
Children	1
Alma mater	St. Martinville High School Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Occupation	Attorney; Planter

Edwin Edward Willis (October 2, 1904 – October 24, 1972) was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969. Willis served on the U.S. House of Representatives' Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).

References

• "Edwin E. Willis", A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography, Vol. 2 (1988), p. 853.
• United States Congress. "Edwin E. Willis (id: W000559)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.. Retrieved March 10, 2006.