Jim Preuitt

Jim Preuitt
Jim Preuitt
Member of the Alabama Senate; for the 11th district
	In office; November 4, 1998 – November 3, 2010
Preceded by	Dell Hill
Succeeded by	Jerry L. Fielding
	In office; November 5, 1986 – November 9, 1994
Preceded by	John Teague
Succeeded by	Dell Hill
Personal details
Born	July 19, 1935; Lawrence County, Alabama
Died	September 19, 2021 (aged 86); Talladega, Alabama
Political party	Republican (2010–2021); Democratic (until 2010);
Spouse	Rona Millsap
Profession	General Motors and Chrysler new automobile dealer

Jim Preuitt (July 19, 1935 – September 19, 2021) was an American politician and Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 11th District from 1995 to 2010. Previously he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives.^[1]

On November 13, 2007, the body of his grandson (missing for eight days) was found in Villa Rica, Georgia.^[2]

In April 2010 Preuitt left the Democratic Party becoming a Republican.^[3] He died on September 19, 2021, at the age of 86.^[4]

References

^ "State of scandal: Indictments should serve as call for ethics reform". annistonstar.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
^ Eberly, Tim (2007-11-13), Body of Alabama senator's grandson found, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, retrieved 2007-11-15
^ "Country crossing creator Roni". al.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
^ "Former Alabama Sen. Jim Preuitt has passed away". Alabama Political Reporter. 2021-09-24.

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