Tom Triplett

Tom Triplett
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 128th district
In office
1971–1991
Succeeded bySonny Dixon
Personal details
Born(1935-03-11)March 11, 1935
Watauga County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 2006(2006-06-23) (aged 71)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJudy Lancaster
Children3
EducationBluefield University

Tom Triplett (March 11, 1935 – June 23, 2006) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 128th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Life and career

Triplett was born in Watauga County, North Carolina. He attended Bluefield University and served in the United States Air Force.

Triplett was mayor of Port Wentworth, Georgia. In 1971, he was elected to represent the 128th district of the Georgia House of Representatives. He served until 1991, when he was succeeded by Sonny Dixon.

Triplett died in June 2006 of cancer, at the age of 71.

References

  1. ↑ "(untitled brief)". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. November 3, 1977. p. 58. Retrieved December 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. 1 2 "Thomas Triplett Obituary (1935-2006)". Savannah Morning News. June 24, 2006. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  4. ↑ "1991 Georgia House of Representatives", Georgia General Assembly