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John Pat Fanning

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John Pat Fanning
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 6th district
In office
1996–2012
Personal details
Born(1934-08-14)August 14, 1934
Iaeger, West Virginia
DiedJanuary 7, 2024(2024-01-07) (aged 89)
Charleston, West Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKathryn Killen
Alma materDavis & Elkins College
OccupationMortician

John Pat Fanning (August 14, 1934 – January 7, 2024) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 6th District from 1996. He earlier served from his appointment in June 1968 through 1980, and from 1984 through 1988 and 1996–2012.

In 1988, Fanning was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges as part of a grand jury investigation into corruption in Mingo County, part of Fanning's district.[1]

On January 7, 2024, Fanning died after a long period of ill health at a rehabilitation center in Charleston, West Virginia. He was 89.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Jury indicts 16 political figures". Gainesville Sun. 1988-04-08. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  2. ^ Jenkins, Jeff (2024-01-08). "Former state senator Fanning dies at the age of 89". WV MetroNews. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
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