About Jim K. Tillman
Lived 1935 – 2012 (aged 77). Jim K. Tillman was an American politician.
James King Tillman (June 23, 1935 – July 4, 2012) was a Florida state legislator, rancher and criminologist.
Tillman was born in Georgia in 1935 and moved to Florida the year after. He attended Florida State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1961. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, he served as Deputy Sheriff for Leon County, Florida, from 1959 to 1961 and as a counselor for a juvenile court in Sarasota County. During those years, he was Minority Whip from 1970 to 1972 and Minority leader in 1972.
He was married to Mary Chandler Wells of Clearwater, Florida, and has four children, James, John, Teresa and Jimi. He was associated with the Methodist church.
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Who was Jim K. Tillman?
Member of the Florida House of Representatives (1935-2012)
When was Jim K. Tillman born?
Jim K. Tillman was born on 23 June 1935 in Adel.
When did Jim K. Tillman die?
Jim K. Tillman died on 4 July 2012 in Tallahassee.
What was Jim K. Tillman's occupation?
Jim K. Tillman was a politician.
What nationality was Jim K. Tillman?
Jim K. Tillman was American.
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