John Luton
American politician (1922–2014)
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John Luton (October 11, 1922 – January 30, 2014) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[3]
Preceded byRoy E. Grantham
Succeeded byBen H. Robinson
BornOctober 11, 1922
Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2014 (aged 91)
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
John Luton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 1964–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Roy E. Grantham |
| Succeeded by | Ben H. Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1922 Miami, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2014 (aged 91) Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic[1][2] |
Life and career
Luton was born in Miami, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.[4]
Luton was an attorney in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, from 1959 to 1963.[4]
Luton served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1964 to 1988, representing the 9th district.[5]
Luton died on January 30, 2014, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, at the age of 89.[4]