| 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 |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College University of Georgia |
Jared Franklin Sutton (April 1930 – July 16, 2020) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Georgia State Senate.
Life and career
Sutton was born in Colquitt County, Georgia, the son of Martha Baker and James Young Sutton. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia.
In 1971, Sutton was elected to represent the 9th district of the Georgia State Senate. He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by R. T. Phillips.
Sutton died on July 16, 2020, at the age of 90.
References
- ^ "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.
- "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.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJames W. "Jim" Webb, II | Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia 1982 |
VacantTitle next held byMatt Towery |
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