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Thomas Duckett
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 98th district
In office
1973–1989
Preceded byA. Visanio Johnson
Succeeded byTim Pope
Personal details
Born(1924-10-23)October 23, 1924
Stuttgart, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 22, 2010(2010-09-22) (aged 85)
Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCharline Duckett[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materOklahoma State University–Stillwater
University of Oklahoma

Thomas Duckett (October 23, 1924 – September 22, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 98th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career

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Duckett was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the son of Mable Ann Henderson and Thomas Ross. He attended Konawa High School, Oklahoma State University–Stillwater and the University of Oklahoma.[1][3]

Duckett became mayor of Mustang, Oklahoma for four terms.[1] In 1973, he was elected to represent the 98th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives,[2] succeeding A. Visanio Johnson. He served until 1989, when he was succeeded by Tim Pope.[4]

Duckett died in September 2010 in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 85.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Thomas Duckett Obituary (1924-2010)". The Oklahoman. September 26, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  3. ^ Potts, Gregory (January 2, 2003). "Ross Duckett looks back on years of service". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "1989 Oklahoma House of Representatives Election Results", Oklahoma Legislature