Larry Koon | |
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Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
In office 1975–2005 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Nikki Haley |
Personal details | |
Born | Leesville, South Carolina | February 18, 1944
Died | October 15, 2021 Lexington, South Carolina | (aged 77)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katheryn Mack |
Children | Four |
Residence | Lexington, South Carolina |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina[1] |
Occupation | Insurance Management |
Larry Labruce Koon (February 18, 1944 – October 15, 2021)[2] was an American politician in the state of South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 1975 to 2004, representing Lexington County, South Carolina.[3][4] In 2004, he was defeated in a Republican primary runoff 55%–45%, and subsequently succeeded in the South Carolina House of Representatives by future governor and United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.[5] At the time of his defeat, he was the longest serving member of the house.
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