CLYDE LEE CHOATE
1920-2001

Union County Illinois Genealogy Trails

Clyde Lee Choate was born in West Frankfort, Franklin County, Ill., on  June 28, 1920, the son of James I. and Grace Ellen (Brown) Choate.
He was married on May 10, 1947 to Madonna Ross.  He was a Democratic Illinois State Representative from Anna from 1947-79 (50th District 1947-57, 58th District 1957-67, 59th District 1967-79).  He was a  delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1956 (alternate) and 1972. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving a Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor for action near Bruyeres, France, October 25, 1944.  He was a member of the American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; Purple Heart; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks and Moose. The state mental hospital in Anna, Illinois was named for him. He died on October 5, 2001 and is buried in the Anna City Cemetery.
Source:  Political graveyard and obituary.