Former congressman Bill Burlison dies; remembered as tireless campaigner, 'consummate politician'

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 ~ Updated 6:47 AM

Former Southeast Missouri Democratic congressman Bill Burlison died Sunday at his home in Wardell, Missouri, in Pemiscot County at the age of 88.

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