Bob Argo
American politician
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Robert Eugene Argo Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 7, 2016) was an American politician and insurance executive. An alumnus of the University of Georgia,[2][3] Argo served in the Civil Air Patrol and later in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.[4] Argo was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976, and he served until 1986.[5]
Preceded byChappelle Matthews
Succeeded byLawton Stephens
Constituency
- 63rd district (1977–1983)
- 68th district (1983–1987)
BornRobert Eugene Argo Jr.
November 18, 1923
November 18, 1923
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Bob Argo | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Chappelle Matthews |
| Succeeded by | Lawton Stephens |
| Constituency |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Eugene Argo Jr. November 18, 1923 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 2016 (aged 92)[1] Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oconee Hill Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jeane Lois Alderson (m. 1953) |
| Children | 3, including Marty |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Occupation | Insurance executive |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
| Battles/wars | |
He was the father of Marty Kemp, First Lady of Georgia.
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