Jim Preuitt

Jim Preuitt
Member of the Alabama Senate
for the 11th district
In office
November 4, 1998 – November 3, 2010
Preceded byDell Hill
Succeeded byJerry L. Fielding
In office
November 5, 1986 – November 9, 1994
Preceded byJohn Teague
Succeeded byDell Hill
Personal details
Born(1935-07-19)July 19, 1935
Lawrence County, Alabama
DiedSeptember 19, 2021(2021-09-19) (aged 86)
Talladega, Alabama
Political party
SpouseRona Millsap
ProfessionGeneral Motors and Chrysler new automobile dealer

Jim 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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "State of scandal: Indictments should serve as call for ethics reform". annistonstar.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  2. ^ Eberly, Tim (2007-11-13), Body of Alabama senator's grandson found, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, retrieved 2007-11-15
  3. ^ "Country crossing creator Roni". al.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  4. ^ "Former Alabama Sen. Jim Preuitt has passed away". Alabama Political Reporter. 2021-09-24.


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