Background
Philpott, Albert Lee was born on July 29, 1919 in Philpott, Virginia, United States. Son of John Elkania and Mary Gertrude (Prillaman) Philpott.
Philpott, Albert Lee was born on July 29, 1919 in Philpott, Virginia, United States. Son of John Elkania and Mary Gertrude (Prillaman) Philpott.
Bachelor of Arts, University Richmond, 1941; Juris Doctor, U. Richmond, 1947; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Richmond, 1978.
Commonwealth's attorney, Henry County, 1952-1957; member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1958-1991; speaker, Virginia House of Delegates, 1980-1991; practice law, 1947-1991. Board directors Bassett Furniture Industries, Blue Ridge Airport Authority;advisory board directors Dominion Bank. Member Judicial Council District Court Justices Committee, Virginia Code Commission, Executive Committee Southern Legislation Conference, Council of State Govts.
Member Bassett Memorial Library. Board; trustee Jamestown, Yorktown Foundation 1st. Lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945.
Member American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Virginia State Bar Association, Martinsville-Henry County Bar Association, Elks, Moose, KP, Lambda Chi Alpha, ODK, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Katherine Apperson Spencer, 1941. Children— Judy Philpott Divers, Albert Lee.