William Frank English (February 26, 1934 – February 22, 2021) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member for the 21st district of the Georgia State Senate.[4]
William F. English | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1977–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Preston B. Lewis Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Isakson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Frank English February 26, 1934 Jefferson County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2021 (aged 86) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Johnson[1] |
| Children | 5[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Life and career
editEnglish was born in Jefferson County, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1954. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War for three years.[1][4]
English was a councilman in Swainsboro, Georgia from 1972 to 1976.[1] In the next year, he was elected to represent the 21st district of the Georgia State Senate.[4] He left office in 1992.[1]
English died in February 2021 at the South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia, at the age of 86.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "William Frank "Bill" English". Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "A Resolution By The State Transportation Board Of Georgia 2000" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "Georgia combats crime fear with mobile electric chair idea". The Lima News. Lima, Ohio. April 18, 1982. p. 7. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
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