Frank Sutton (politician)

Jared Franklin Sutton (April 1930 – July 16, 2020) was an American politician.^[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Georgia State Senate.^[1]

Frank Sutton
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 9th district
In office 1971–1983
Preceded by	Ford Spinks
Succeeded by	R. T. Phillips
Personal details
Born	Jared Franklin Sutton April 1930 Colquitt County, Georgia, U.S.
Died	July 16, 2020 (aged 90)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Bobbery Pope[1]
Children	3[1]
Alma mater	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College University of Georgia

Life and career

Sutton was born in Colquitt County, Georgia,^[1] the son of Martha Baker and James Young Sutton.^[3] He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia.^[1]

In 1971, Sutton was elected to represent the 9th district of the Georgia State Senate.^[1] He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by R. T. Phillips.^[4]

Sutton died on July 16, 2020, at the age of 90.^[5]