Thomas F. Allgood

Thomas F. Algood
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 22nd district
In office 1977–1991
Personal details
Born	(1928-09-10)September 10, 1928 Richmond County, Georgia, U.S.
Died	August 4, 2000(2000-08-04) (aged 71)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Thelma Ray[1]
Children	4[1]
Alma mater	Augusta University Emory University School of Law

Thomas F. Allgood (September 10, 1928 – August 4, 2000) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 22nd district of the Georgia State Senate.[1]

Life and career

Allgood was born in Richmond County, Georgia. He served in the United States Army for a year. After that, Allgood attended Augusta University and Emory University School of Law,[1] receiving two law degrees.[3]

Allgood was an attorney.[3] In 1977, he was elected to represent the 22nd district of the Georgia State Senate and became majority leader in 1981.[1] He left office in 1991 when he retired.[3]

Allgood died in August 2000 in a plane crash, at the age of 71, along with his wife, Thelma and his pilot, Steve Patterson.[3][4]

References

1. "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
2. "Sunrise". Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 27, 1983. p. 31. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Plane Crash Kills Ex-Georgia Lawmaker, Wife, Pilot". Los Angeles Times. August 5, 2000. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
4. Kirby, Bill (August 4, 2000). "Aug. 4, 2000: Tom Allgood dies in plane crash". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 27, 2022.