Paul Trulock
American politician
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Paul Hines Trulock III (May 20, 1943 – April 10, 2020) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 10th district of the Georgia State Senate.[2]
May 20, 1943
Paul Trulock | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1981–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Henry P. Russell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Harold J. Ragan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Hines Trulock III May 20, 1943 Thomasville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2020 (aged 76) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane Trulock[1] |
| Children | 5[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Life and career
Trulock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, the son of Margretta McGavock and Paul Trulock Jr.[1] His father died in 1973.[3] He was raised in Climax, Georgia.[1] Trulock attended Bainbridge High School and the University of Georgia, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture in 1965.[1]
Trulock bought ownership of Farmer's Peanut Company, whichbecame successful. In 1981, he was elected to represent the 10th district of the Georgia State Senate,[1] defeating Henry P. Russell Jr. in the Democratic primary and succeeding him in the Senate[4] In 1986, he was succeeded by Harold J. Ragan.
Trulock was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge, Georgia.[1]
Trulock died in April 2020 at the Archbold Memorial Hospital, at the age of 76.[1]
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