Thomas Duckett
Thomas Duckett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office 1973–1989 | |
| Preceded by | A. Visanio Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Tim Pope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1924 Stuttgart, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 2010 (aged 85) Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charline Duckett[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater University of Oklahoma |
Thomas Duckett (October 23, 1924 – September 22, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 98th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Duckett was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the son of Mable Ann Henderson and Thomas Ross. He attended Konawa High School, Oklahoma State University–Stillwater and the University of Oklahoma.[1][3]
Duckett became mayor of Mustang, Oklahoma for four terms.[1] In 1973, he was elected to represent the 98th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives,[2] succeeding A. Visanio Johnson. He served until 1989, when he was succeeded by Tim Pope.[4]
Duckett died in September 2010 in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 85.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Thomas Duckett Obituary (1924-2010)". The Oklahoman. September 26, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Potts, Gregory (January 2, 2003). "Ross Duckett looks back on years of service". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ "1989 Oklahoma House of Representatives Election Results", Oklahoma Legislature
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