Paul Trulock

Paul Hines Trulock III (May 20, 1943 – April 10, 2020) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 10th district of the Georgia State Senate.^[2]

Paul Trulock
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 10th district
In office 1981–1986
Preceded by	Henry P. Russell Jr.
Succeeded by	Harold J. Ragan
Personal details
Born	Paul Hines Trulock III (1943-05-20)May 20, 1943 Thomasville, Georgia, U.S.
Died	April 10, 2020(2020-04-10) (aged 76)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Diane Trulock[1]
Children	5[1]
Alma mater	University of Georgia

Life and career

Trulock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, the son of Margretta McGavock and Paul Trulock Jr.^[1] His father died in 1973.^[3] He was raised in Climax, Georgia.^[1] Trulock attended Bainbridge High School and the University of Georgia, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture in 1965.^[1]

Trulock bought ownership of Farmer's Peanut Company, whichbecame successful. In 1981, he was elected to represent the 10th district of the Georgia State Senate,^[1] defeating Henry P. Russell Jr. in the Democratic primary and succeeding him in the Senate^[4] In 1986, he was succeeded by Harold J. Ragan.

Trulock was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge, Georgia.^[1]

Trulock died in April 2020 at the Archbold Memorial Hospital, at the age of 76.^[1]