Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American attorney, businessman, rancher, and politician.

He also was a long-standing Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee.

He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and heart problems on July 7, 2001.

[1][2] He was born in Andalusia, Alabama.

[3] Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.