Gary Jackson | |
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Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 15th district | |
In office January 7, 2003 –June 30, 2020 | |
Succeeded by | Bart Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | Starkville,Mississippi | September 11,1950
Died | April 13,2024 73) Weir,Mississippi | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Residence | French Camp,Mississippi |
Alma mater | Mississippi State University |
Gary Jackson (born September 11,1950 - April 13,2024) was an American politician from Mississippi. A Republican,Jackson was first elected to the Mississippi Senate in November 2003. He was re-elected in 2007 and 2011. He resigned on June 30,2020 due to health issues. [1] He was a graduate of East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University. [2]
Gary passed away on April 13,2024 at his residence in Weir,Mississippi. [3]
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