Reese Samuel Thomas

Reese Samuel Thomas (June 3, 1918 – July 14, 2011), also known as R. S. Thomas, was an American politician from Georgia. He served in the Georgia State Senate as a Republican from 1963 to 1965.

Reese Samuel Thomas
Member of the Georgia Senate from the 54th district
In office 1963–1965
Preceded by	Charles A. Pannell
Succeeded by	W. W. Fincher Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1918-06-03)June 3, 1918 Dalton, Georgia, U.S.
Died	July 14, 2011(2011-07-14) (aged 93)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Margaret Strickland ​ (m. 1941)​
Children	3

Early life

Thomas was born on June 3, 1918, in Dalton, Georgia,^[1] to Sam W. Thomas and Ellen (Patterson) Thomas.^[1] He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1935.^[1]

Political career

Thomas was elected in a special election following the vacancy of the previous senator, Charles A. Pannell. He won the special election, 3,275 to 2,348 votes,^[2] defeating James H. Phillips.^[3] He was defeated for reelection in 1964, losing to W. W. Fincher Jr.^[4]

Personal life

Thomas married his wife, Margaret Strickland, on August 31, 1941.^[1] Together they had three children.^[1] He died on July 14, 2011, aged 93.^[5]