W. S. Stuckey Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives 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. May 25,1935 Eastman,Georgia,U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Scott Stuckey,Stephanie Stuckey |
Education | University of Georgia (BBA,LLB) |
Occupation | Businessman Politician |
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