Jack Thomas Brinkley
Jack Thomas Brinkley (December 22, 1930 – January 23, 2019) was an American politician, educator and lawyer.
Jack Thomas Brinkley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Howard H. Callaway |
| Succeeded by | Richard Ray |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1930 Faceville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 2019 (aged 88) Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Brinkley's political career began as a one term in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1965–1966 and eight consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in 1967 and ending in 1983 when he chose not to run for re-election.
Brinkley died on January 23, 2019 in Columbus, Georgia from a heart attack at the age of 88.[1]
References
- ↑ "Former U.S. Rep. Jack Brinkley dies at age 88, Muscogee County coroner says". ledger-enquirer. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
Other websites
- United States Congress. "Jack Thomas Brinkley (id: B000839)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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