Donald Edward Cheeks (May 1, 1931 – January 28, 2024) was an American politician. He was a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 23rd district from 1992 to 2004. He was a member of the Republican party.[1] Cheeks also served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1967 to 1968 (District 104), 1971 to 1972 (District 78), and 1979 to 1992 (District 89).[2]
Don Cheeks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1992–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Albert |
| Succeeded by | J.B. Powell |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office 1979–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Beckham |
| Succeeded by | Keith G. Heard |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 78th, Post 2 district | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Regnald Maxwell, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | R. A. Dent |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 104th, Post 2 district | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | James Hull |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. Carnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1931 Richmond County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 2024 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Republican (Nov. 2002–2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (?–Nov. 2002) |
Cheeks died January 28, 2024.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Don Cheeks". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ^ "Senate - Hon. Don Cheeks (GA SS 23)". Legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Obituary: Former State Senator Don Cheeks has died". WFXG. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
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