Gus Craig (January 25, 1920 – October 18, 2008) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1959 to 1980.[3]

Gus Craig
Craig in 1970
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1959–1980
Personal details
Born(1920-01-25)January 25, 1920
St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2008(2008-10-18) (aged 88)
St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMargie Craig[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materUniversity of Florida
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Life and career

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Craig was born in St. Augustine, Florida, the son of Willie Mae and Augustus Hendrick Craig. He attended Ketterlinus High School, the University of Florida and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.[1]

Craig served in the United States Navy.[1] In 1959, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.[3] Craig was president pro tempore for two years.[4] He left office in 1980.[3]

 
Craig (left) with B. K. Roberts in the 1970s

Craig died in October 2008 at his home in St. Augustine, Florida, at the age of 88.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Gus Craig". Craig Funeral Home. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "(untitled brief)". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. July 23, 1978. p. 33. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b c "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019