Lockridge died on May 3 , 1968 , when Braniff Flight 352 broke up in the atmosphere . He was returning to Dallas from an event at Prairie View A&M College ( now Prairie View A&M University ) . There were calls for his wife , Eva Lockridge , to replace him , but she declined . A special election was held June 18 , 1968 . Lockridge was succeeded by Zan Holmes
Braniff Flight 352
Braniff Flight 352
Joe Lockridge