W. Lee O'Daniel

W. Lee O'Daniel
O'Daniel c. 1938
United States Senator from Texas
In office August 4, 1941 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	Andrew Jackson Houston
Succeeded by	Lyndon B. Johnson
34th Governor of Texas
In office January 17, 1939 – August 4, 1941
Lieutenant	Coke R. Stevenson
Preceded by	James V. Allred
Succeeded by	Coke R. Stevenson
Personal details
Born	Wilbert Lee O'Daniel (1890-03-11)March 11, 1890 Malta, Ohio, U.S.
Died	May 11, 1969(1969-05-11) (aged 79) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Resting place	Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas, Texas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Merle Estella Butcher
Profession	Musician; politician

Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel (March 11, 1890 – May 11, 1969) was an American Democratic Party politician from Texas, who came to prominence by hosting a popular radio program. Known for his populist appeal and support of Texas's business community, O'Daniel served as the 34th governor of Texas (1939–1941) and later its junior United States senator (1941–1949). O'Daniel chose not to run for reelection to the Senate in 1948 and was succeeded by future U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson.

O'Daniel was also a songwriter who composed "Beautiful Texas".^[1]