John McKeithen's Life By lderoche May 28, 1918 John's Birthday John was born in Caldwell Parish in LA. Period: May 28, 1918 to Jul 8, 2010 John McKeithen's Life Aug 9, 1942 Earned law degree First attended college in High Point, North Carolina and graduated from LSU. Jan 11, 1945 Married Margie Funderbunk Oct 8, 1946 Served in the Army Jul 8, 1955 Elected to LA Public Service Commission Aug 9, 1963 Elected governor of LA