Jim Preuitt

James Edward 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]

Jim Preuitt
Member of the Alabama Senate from 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	James Edward Preuitt (1935-07-19)July 19, 1935 Moulton, Alabama, U.S.
Died	September 19, 2021(2021-09-19) (aged 86) Talladega, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (until 2010) Republican (2010–2021)
Spouse	Rona Millsap
Occupation	Car dealer politician

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]