In 1971, Barham did not contest a third term in the state Senate and was succeeded for by the funeral home operator K.D. Kilpatrick, also of Ruston and formerly of Farmerville, the seat of Union Parish.
In 1971, Barham ran unsuccessfully for a state constitutional office and did not then contest a third term in the state Senate. He was succeeded for a single term by the funeral home operator K.D. Kilpatrick, also of Ruston and formerly of Farmerville, the seat of Union Parish.