Forrest Hood "Fob" James, Jr. (born September 15, 1934), is an American politician, and civil engineer. He served two terms as the 48th Governor of Alabama, from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat, and again from 1995 to 1999 as a Republican.[1]
Quick facts 48th Governor of Alabama, Lieutenant ...
Fob James |
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In office
January 16, 1995 – January 18, 1999 |
| Lieutenant | Don Siegelman |
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| Preceded by | Jim Folsom, Jr. |
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| Succeeded by | Don Siegelman |
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In office
January 15, 1979 – January 17, 1983 |
| Lieutenant | George McMillan |
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| Preceded by | George Wallace |
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| Succeeded by | George Wallace |
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| Born | Forrest Hood James, Jr.
(1934-09-15) September 15, 1934 (age 91)
Lanett, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic (before early 1970s, 1978–1994)
Republican (early 1970s–1978, 1994–present) |
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| Spouse(s) | Bobbie Mooney |
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| Children | Tim James, Forrest H. James III |
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| Profession | Football player, civil engineer |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
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| Years of service | 1956–1958 |
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| Rank | Second lieutenant |
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| Unit | Corps of Engineers |
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