Frank Sutton (politician)
American politician (1930–2020)
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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]
Preceded byFord Spinks
Succeeded byR. T. Phillips
BornJared Franklin Sutton
April 1930
April 1930
Colquitt County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 2020 (aged 90)
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) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bobbery Pope[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College University of Georgia | |
Life and career
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]