Frank Sutton (politician)
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Frank Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 1971–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ford Spinks |
| Succeeded by | R. T. Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jared Franklin Sutton April 1930 Colquitt County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 2020 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bobbery Pope[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College University of Georgia |
Jared Franklin Sutton (April 1930 – July 16, 2020) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Georgia State Senate.[1]
Life and career
Sutton was born in Colquitt County, Georgia,[1] the son of Martha Baker and James Young Sutton.[3] He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia.[1] In 1971, Sutton was elected to represent the 9th district of the Georgia State Senate.[1] He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by R. T. Phillips.[4] Sutton died on July 16, 2020, at the age of 90.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ↑ Montgomery, Bill (October 22, 1982). "Sutton: Snappy one-liners and a tough challenge". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 29. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
- ↑ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1971-1972" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1983 Georgia State Senate Results", Georgia General Assembly
- ↑ "Franklin Sutton". Baker Funeral Home & Crematory. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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