Tom Triplett Explained

Tom Triplett
Birth Date:11 March 1935
Birth Place:Watauga County, North Carolina, U.S.
Office1:Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 128th district
Term Start1:1971
Term End1:1991
Succeeded1:Sonny Dixon
Party:Democratic[1]
Children:3[2]
Alma Mater:Bluefield University
Spouse:Judy Lancaster[3]

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: (untitled brief). The State. Columbia, South Carolina. November 3, 1977. December 9, 2022. 58. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982. Georgia General Assembly. December 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: Thomas Triplett Obituary (1935-2006). Savannah Morning News. June 24, 2006. December 9, 2022.