Larry Koon (politician)

Larry Koon
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 87th district
In office
1975–2005
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byNikki Haley
Personal details
Born(1944-02-18)February 18, 1944
Leesville, South Carolina
DiedOctober 15, 2021(2021-10-15) (aged 77)
Lexington, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKatheryn Mack
ChildrenFour
ResidenceLexington, South Carolina
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina[1]
OccupationInsurance 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.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov.
  2. ^ Larry LaBruce Koon Obituary
  3. ^ Assembly, South Carolina General (11 April 1986). "Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina". General Assembly of South Carolina. – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov.
  5. ^ "Our Campaigns - SC State House 087 - R Runoff Race - Jun 22, 2004". www.ourcampaigns.com.