Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 1994-2000
Biographical Information
Occupation:
Physician, General Practice (retired)
Spouse:
Nancy Green of DeFuniak Springs
Children:
Durell III (Trey), Tyler, and Taylen
Education:
• Tulane University,
New
Orleans, Louisiana, B.A.,
1968
• Universidad Autonoma de
Guadalajara, Mexico, M.D.,
1973
• Jones School of Law at
Faulkner University,
Montgomery, Alabama, J.D.,
1987
Born:
August 24, 1945 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Historical:
• John Wilkinson, cousin, (Whig),
Legislative Council House, Santa
Rosa, 1844, and House, Santa
Rosa, 1848-1850 and 1860
• John Wilkinson, Jr., cousin (Democrat),
House, Santa Rosa, 1885, and Senate,
District 1, 1889
• A. J. Peaden, cousin, (Democrat),
House, Santa Rosa, 1905, 1907, 1909
• R. W. Peaden, cousin, (Democrat),
House, District 2, 1972-1976
• John W. Kennedy, grandfather, Chair,
Okaloosa County Commission
