David Poythress
American politician
David B. Poythress (October 24, 1943 – January 15, 2017) was an American politician and military commander. He was born in Bibb County, Georgia.[1]
David B. Poythress | |
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| Georgia Commissioner of Labor | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Al Scott |
| Succeeded by | Michael Thurmond |
| 22nd Secretary of State of Georgia | |
| In office January 1979 – January 1983 | |
| Governor | George Busbee |
| Preceded by | Ben Fortson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Max Cleland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1943 Bibb County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2017 (aged 73) Cartersville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Poythress |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
He has served terms as Secretary of State and Commissioner of Labor of the state of Georgia. Poythress also served as the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard from 1999 until 2007, initially appointed by Governor Roy Barnes and reappointed by Governor Sonny Perdue. He retired as a Lieutenant General.
Pothyress died on January 15, 2017 in Cartersville, Georgia at the age of 73.[2]
References change
- ↑ Georgia. Dept. of Archives and History (1981). Georgia Official and Statistical Register. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
- ↑ "David Poythress Has Passed Away". GeorgiaPol. 16 January 2017.
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