Grady Patterson
| Grady Patterson | |
|---|---|
| South Carolina State Treasurer | |
|
In office January 3, 1998 – January 3, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Eckstrom |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ravenel |
|
In office January 3, 1966 – January 3, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Jefferson Bates |
| Succeeded by | Richard Eckstrom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1924 |
| Died | December 7, 2009 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (B.A., J.D.) |
| Occupation |
Military Officer Politician |
| Religion | Christian |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | South Carolina Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1946–1984 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
Grady Leslie Patterson, Jr. (January 13, 1924 – December 7, 2009) was the South Carolina State Treasurer and a United States Air Force Lieutenant General.[1]
Born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, Patterson graduated from University of South Carolina. He served in World War II and was State Treasurer of South Carolina for thirty-seven years.[2]
In 2006, he was defeated for reelection by Republican Thomas Ravenel.
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