Jack S. Curtis (1912-2002)
Senator Curtis served the people of the 30th District (Greene County). Born in Hartville, he received his education from Hartville and Springfield public schools; Drury College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree; and the University of Missouri, where he received a Bachelor of Laws degree. Senator Curtis practiced law in Springfield; served as city attorney of Springfield from 1941-1942; was the project attorney with the War Relocation Authority from 1943-1944; and a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1944-1946. Senator Curtis was elected to the Senate in 1954, and re-elected in 1958, 1962 and 1966. During the 70th General Assembly, he served as Minority Caucus Chairman. In the 71st and 73rd General Assemblies, Senator Curtis served as Minority Floor Leader. (Republican)

Served 1955-1970

William Kelso Journey (1915-2002)
Senator Journey served the people of the 31st District (Bates, Cass, Henry, Johnson, St. Clair and Vernon counties). Born in Calhoun, he received his education from Johnson County public schools; Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg; University of Colorado in Boulder; and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws degree. During World War II, Senator Journey served in the U.S. Navy as a personnel officer, night and flying fighter director, and contract termination negotiating and finance officer from 1942-1946. He then served as a Lt. Commander in NRA, VA-882 in the Naval Air Station in Olathe, Kansas. In 1940, he began to practice law in Clinton, where he resided and farmed. Senator Journey was elected and served as prosecuting attorney of Henry County for 10 years. In 1954, he was elected to the House of Representatives. In 1956, Senator Journey was elected to the Senate. (Democrat)

Served 1957-1960

Larry Gene Taylor (1953-2005)
Senator Taylor served the people of the 29th District (Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, Ozark, Stone and Taney counties). A sixth-generation Missourian, he attended Sarcoxie High School and Missouri Southern State College. Senator Taylor was owner and operator of Gene Taylor Ford and Sales, and was an automobile and boat wholesaler. He was employed as director of public affairs for the state treasurer. Senator Taylor was elected to the House of Representatives in 2002; and elected to the Senate in 2004. (Republican)

Served 2005

Truman E. Wilson (1926-2008)
Senator Wilson served the people of the 34th District (Andrew, Buchanan and Platte counties). Born in St. Joseph, he received his education from Northwest Missouri State University, majoring in science and physical education and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Senator Wilson taught science, physics, mathematics and physical education and was a football and basketball coach for 17 years. He was president of the Truman E. Wilson and Associates Insurance Marketing Group. Senator Wilson was elected to the House of Representatives to serve District 82 in 1968; and elected to the Senate in 1970. During the 79th General Assembly, he was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader. (Democrat)

Served 1971-1990

Thomas G. Woolsey (1917-2003)
Senator Woolsey served the people of the 33rd District (Benton, Camden, Cooper, Hickory, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Polk and St. Clair counties). Born in Warrensburg, he received his education from Webster Groves public schools; attended Westminster College in Fulton for two years; and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws degree. Senator Woolsey was a lawyer and served with the U.S. Air Force in World War II. He served three terms as prosecuting attorney of Morgan County. Senator Woolsey was elected to the Senate in 1960 and 1964. He was elected Minority Floor Leader during the 74th General Assembly. (Republican)

Served 1961-1968