William Gene Fallin[1] (September 9, 1932 – January 4, 2025) was an American politician from the state of Georgia. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971.[2]
Billy Fallin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1932 Thomas County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 2025 (aged 92) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Barbara Vines (m. 1957) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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Life and career
editFallin was born in Thomas County, Georgia, on September 9, 1932, the son of Brady Ernestine née Cason Fallin. The moved to Moultrie, Georgia, when he was a child, and he would spend most of his life there. He attended Georgia Military College, then received a B.A. in history from Mercer University and a J.D. from its Walter F. George School of Law. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, then practiced law for over sixty years.[2] In the 1960s, he was solicitor for Colquitt County, Georgia, resigning in 1967 to take a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.[3] After two terms in the legislature, he became member and chair of the Colquitt County board of commissioners in 1971, and he held that position for twelve years.[2][4] In 1976, he was elected president of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.[5] A political comeback attempt failed in 1988, with Fallin taking 40.6% in the Democratic primary for state representative against incumbent C. J. Powell.[6] He remained active in Moultrie, promoting education, the arts, and historic preservation. He died on January 4, 2025, at the age of 92.[2]
References
edit- ↑ "Bibb Solons 4-1 Against Invitation to Wallaces". The Macon Telegraph. February 15, 1967.
- 1 2 3 4 "William Fallin". Baker Funeral Home. January 4, 2025.
- ↑ "New Solicitor Named In Colquitt County". Clarion-Ledger. January 26, 1967.
- ↑ "Carter Lends Moultrie Ear". The Atlanta Constitution. December 30, 1971.
- ↑ "Billy Fallin Endorses Carter". The Atlanta Constitution. April 9, 1976.
- ↑ "1988 General Primary" (PDF). Georgia Secretary of State. August 19, 1988. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 20, 2015.