Ford Edwards Stinson, Sr. (August 24, 1914 – September 22, 1989)[1] was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1940–1944 and again from 1952-1972.

He was active in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Community Chest, and the United Methodist Church.

[3] In November 2013, he was posthumously inducted into the Louisiana State University Military Hall of Honor.

[4] The junior Stinson announced his retirement at the end of 2014 after eighteen years in the position.

[5] One of his grandsons, Douglas M. Stinson, was elected 26th Judicial District judge on March 26, 2022.