Tom Dantzler (June 6, 1941 – August 12, 2023) was an American veterinarian and politician who served as a member of the

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for House District 117 between 1995 and 2009.

Early life and education

Dantzler was born on June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to parents Harold and Leila. He completed a

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degree in 1965 from the

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. He graduated from

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with a Bachelor of Science in 1982.

Career

Dantzler served in the

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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

, serving House District 117 as a Republican. Dantzler was succeeded in office by

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References

1941 births Living people People from Orangeburg County, South Carolina People from Berkeley County, South Carolina 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly South Carolina Republicans United States Air Force airmen University of Georgia alumni Clemson University alumni American veterinarians 20th-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly {{SouthCarolina-politician-stub