Ike Franklin Andrews

Ike Franklin Andrews
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1985
Preceded by	Nick Galifianakis
Succeeded by	Bill Cobey
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office 1961–1973
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office 1959–1961
Personal details
Born	September 2, 1925 Bonlee, North Carolina
Died	May 10, 2010 (aged 84) Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina School of Law
Profession	Politician, soldier, lawyer
Awards	Bronze Star Purple Heart
Military service
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1943–1945
Rank	Master Sergeant
Battles/wars	World War II

Ike Franklin Andrews (September 2, 1925 – May 10, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District between 1973 and 1985, when he was defeated for reelection by Republican Bill Cobey.

Biography

Born in Bonlee, North Carolina, Andrews attended local public schools and the Fork Union Military Academy. After his graduation in 1942, he served in the United States Army during World War II as a field artillery forward observer, between 1943 and 1945. During his military service, he attained the rank of Master Sergeant, received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

After the war, Andrews studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning his bachelor's degree in 1950 and a law degree in 1952. He practiced law in Pittsboro, North Carolina, and was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 1959. Andrews was later elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1961, 1967, 1969, and 1971. In 1972, Andrews was elected to his first of six terms in the U.S. House. A Democrat, he served from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1985 before being defeated for re-election in 1984. North Carolina House Speaker Joe Hackney was at one time his son-in-law, and also served as his 1974 campaign manager.

References

• Ike Franklin Andrews at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• News & Observer: Former Congressman Ike Andrews has died, May 10, 2010