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Tom Dantzler

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Tom Dantzler
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 117th district
In office
January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byRoger M. Young
Succeeded byTim Scott
Berkeley County Council Member
In office
1979–1981
Personal details
Born
Thomas Middleton Dantzler

(1941-06-06)June 6, 1941
Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 2023(2023-08-12) (aged 82)[1]
Goose Creek, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Education
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force

Tom Dantzler (June 6, 1941 – August 12, 2023) was an American veterinarian and politician who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for House District 117 between 1995 and 2009.

Early life and education

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Dantzler was born on June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to parents Harold and Leila. He completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1965 from the University of Georgia. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in 1982.[2]

Career

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Dantzler served in the United States Air Force between 1965 and 1967. Between 1979 and 1981, Dantzler was a member of the Berkeley County Council. Between 1995 and 2009, Dantzler was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving House District 117 as a Republican.[2] Dantzler was succeeded in office by Tim Scott.

References

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  1. ^ "Dr. Thomas Middleton Dantzler Obituary 2023". Avinger Funeral Home. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Representative Thomas Middleton "Tom" Dantzler". South Carolina House of Representatives. Retrieved December 18, 2020.