W. S. Stuckey Jr.
Williamson Sylvester Stuckey Jr. (born May 25, 1935) is an American businessman and politician. He is a former member of the Democratic Party. He was CEO of the Stuckey's chain of gift shops from 1985 until 2019.[1][2][3] He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Georgia's 8th congressional district from 1967 until 1977.
W. S. Stuckey Jr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | J. Russell Tuten |
| Succeeded by | Billy Lee Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Williamson Sylvester Stuckey Jr. 25 May 1935 (aged 91) Eastman, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Scott Stuckey, Stephanie Stuckey |
| Education | University of Georgia (BBA, LLB) |
| Occupation | Businessman Politician |
Early Life and Career
He was born in Eastman, Georgia. In 1952, he graduated from Woodward Academy. He completed his B.B.A. in 1956 and his LL.B. in 1959, both from the University of Georgia. Stuckey was elected as a Democrat to the 90th United States Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1977).
References
- ↑ United States Congress. W. S. Stuckey Jr. (id: S001039). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ↑ Stuckey's Corporation Company Information. Hoover's. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ↑ Williamson S. Stuckey Papers, Series V: Related Materials. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies special collectionsUniversity of Georgia. Retrieved April 17, 2016.[dead link]
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