Tom Dantzler

Tom Dantzler (June 6, 1941 – August 12, 2023) was an American veterinarian and politician who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for House District 117 between 1995 and 2009.

Tom Dantzler
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 117th district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2009
Preceded by	Roger M. Young
Succeeded by	Tim Scott
Berkeley County Council Member
In office 1979–1981
Personal details
Born	Thomas Middleton Dantzler (1941-06-06)June 6, 1941 Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	August 12, 2023(2023-08-12) (aged 82)[1] Goose Creek, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	University of Georgia (DVM) Clemson University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force

Early life and education

Dantzler was born on June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to parents Harold and Leila. He completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1965 from the University of Georgia. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in 1982.^[2]

Career

Dantzler served in the United States Air Force between 1965 and 1967. Between 1979 and 1981, Dantzler was a member of the Berkeley County Council. Between 1995 and 2009, Dantzler was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving House District 117 as a Republican.^[2] Dantzler was succeeded in office by Tim Scott.