Hamp Atkinson

Hamp Atkinson was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983.^[1]

Hamp Atkinson
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office January 14, 1975 – January 11, 1983
Preceded by	Vernon Edgar Howard
Succeeded by	Alex Harris Short Jr.
Personal details
Born	December 23, 1933 New Boston, Texas, US
Died	July 5, 2016(2016-07-05) (aged 82) De Kalb, Texas, US
Spouse	Sue Farris Atkinson
Children	2
Parent(s)	Ballard Atkinson Sybil Garrett Atkinson

Life

Atkinson was born on December 23, 1933, in New Boston, Texas, to Ballard and Sybil Garrett Atkinson. He died on July 5, 2016, at the age of 82 in De Kalb, Texas.^[2]

Politics

Hamp Atkinson was a democrat. He served in the Texas House from 1975 to 1983. He retired after his fourth term in office.^[3]