Ralph J. Balkcom

Ralph J. Balkcom
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 140th district
In office
1977–1990s
Succeeded byWilliam Mobley Howell
Personal details
Born(1921-03-31)March 31, 1921
Early County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedApril 21, 2006(2006-04-21) (aged 85)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEvelyn Medlin Balkcom[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Ralph James Balkcom (March 31, 1921 – April 21, 2006) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 140th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[3]

Life and career

Balkcom was born in Early County, Georgia, the son of Ethel Green and James Balkcom. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1945 to 1946 and became a staff sergeant.[3] He was a farmer.[1]

In 1977, Balkcom was elected to represent the 140th district of the Georgia House of Representatives, succeeding William Mobley Howell.[3][4] He served until the 1990s.

Balkcom died in April 2006, at the age of 85.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ralph J. Balkcom Farmer & State Legislator". Early County News. April 26, 2006. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Balkcom Seeks Full Term". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. May 25, 1978. p. 3. Retrieved December 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Farmer Seeks House Seat". The Columbus Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia. November 29, 1977. p. 1. Retrieved December 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon


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