Pat Pappas

Pat Pappas
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
In office
1995–2000
Personal details
BornPat Gus Pappas
(1936-12-14)December 14, 1936
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 2026(2026-06-03) (aged 89)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Alice Pantages
​
(m. 1964)​
EducationHenderson State University
OccupationBusinessman

Pat Gus Pappas (December 14, 1936 – June 3, 2026) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000.

Early life and career

Pappas was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Gus and Antigoni Pappas. His parents were Greek immigrants. He attended Pine Bluff High School, graduating in 1955. After graduating, he served eight years in the army reserves, which after his discharge, he attended Henderson State University, earning his degree in mathematics and physics. He worked as an engineer at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in 1962. In his hometown, he established Farmers Insurance, an insurance agency.

He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000. After his service in the House, he retired from his insurance agency in 2003.

Personal life and death

In 1964, Pappas married Alice Pantages. Their marriage lasted until Pappas's death in 2026.

Pappas died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

References

  1. ↑ "Pat Gus Pappas". Smith Family Funeral Homes. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Historical Report of the Secretary of State 2008" (PDF). Secretary of State of Arkansas. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 13, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2026 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. 1 2 "Pat Pappas". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ Matheson, Luke (June 5, 2026). "Former State Rep. Pine Bluff businessman and civic leader, Pat Pappas dies at 89". Pine Bluff Commercial. Retrieved June 24, 2026.