Thomas F. Allgood (September 10, 1928 – August 4, 2000) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 22nd district of the Georgia State Senate.[1]
Thomas F. Algood | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1977–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1928 Richmond County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, 2000 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Thelma Ray[1] |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | Augusta University Emory University School of Law |
Life and career
editAllgood was born in Richmond County, Georgia. He served in the United States Army for a year. After that, Allgood attended Augusta University and Emory University School of Law,[1] receiving two law degrees.[3]
Allgood was an attorney.[3] In 1977, he was elected to represent the 22nd district of the Georgia State Senate and became majority leader in 1981.[1] He left office in 1991 when he retired.[3]
Allgood died in August 2000 in a plane crash, at the age of 71, along with his wife, Thelma and his pilot, Steve Patterson.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "Sunrise". Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 27, 1983. p. 31. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Plane Crash Kills Ex-Georgia Lawmaker, Wife, Pilot". Los Angeles Times. August 5, 2000. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Kirby, Bill (August 4, 2000). "Aug. 4, 2000: Tom Allgood dies in plane crash". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
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