Frank Sutton (politician)

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]

Frank Sutton
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 9th district
In office
1971–1983
Preceded byFord Spinks
Succeeded byR. T. Phillips
Personal details
Born
Jared Franklin Sutton

April 1930
Colquitt County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 2020 (aged 90)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBobbery Pope[1]
Children3[1]
Alma materAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
University of Georgia

Life and career

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  2. ^ 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.  
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "1983 Georgia State Senate Results", Georgia General Assembly
  5. ^ "Franklin Sutton". Baker Funeral Home & Crematory. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
Party political offices
Preceded by
James W. "Jim" Webb, II
Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia
1982
Vacant
Title next held by
Matt Towery