Thomas Duckett

Thomas Duckett
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 98th district
In office 1973–1989
Preceded by	A. Visanio Johnson
Succeeded by	Tim Pope
Personal details
Born	(1924-10-23)October 23, 1924 Stuttgart, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	September 22, 2010(2010-09-22) (aged 85) Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Charline Duckett[1]
Children	2[1]
Alma mater	Oklahoma 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

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

1. "Thomas Duckett Obituary (1924-2010)". The Oklahoman. September 26, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
2. "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