Tom Dantzler

Tom Dantzler
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; June 6, 1941; Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	August 12, 2023 (aged 82); 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

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.

Early life and education[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

^ "Dr. Thomas Middleton Dantzler Obituary 2023". Avinger Funeral Home. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Representative Thomas Middleton "Tom" Dantzler". South Carolina House of Representatives. Retrieved December 18, 2020.

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[1] "Dr. Thomas Middleton Dantzler Obituary 2023". Avinger Funeral Home. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

[:0-2] "Representative Thomas Middleton "Tom" Dantzler". South Carolina House of Representatives. Retrieved December 18, 2020.

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