Claim: John Wayne Mixson (June 16, 1922 – July 8, 2020) was an American politician and farmer in Florida who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Florida, and as the 39th Governor of Florida.
Evidence: John Wayne Mixson (June 16, 1922 – July 8, 2020) was an American politician and farmer in Florida who served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Florida from 1979 to 1987, and as the 39th Governor of Florida for three days. From 1979 to 1987, he served as the Lieutenant Governor of Florida under Governor Bob Graham until Graham resigned in 1987 to take office as one of Florida's Senators. Mixson served as governor for three days before Bob Martinez took office.