| Tom Gentry | |
|---|---|
.webp) Gentry in 1952 | |
| Attorney General of Arkansas | |
| In office 1953–1957 | |
| Governor | Francis Cherry Orval Faubus |
| Preceded by | Ike Murry |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Jefferson Gentry Jr. (1915-04-03)April 3, 1915 Malvern, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 1982(1982-02-21) (aged 66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
Thomas Jefferson Gentry Jr. (April 3, 1915 – February 21, 1982), also known as Tom Gentry and T. J. Gentry, was an American attorney and politician. He served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1953 to 1957.
Life and career
Gentry was born in Malvern, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1937.
Gentry served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1953 to 1957.
Gentry died on February 21, 1982, at the age of 66.
References
- ^ "Arkansas Former Attorneys General". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- "Tom Gentry Announces For Court Post". The Mountaineer Echo. Yellville, Arkansas. April 26, 1982. p. 8. Retrieved June 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "Thomas Jefferson (Tom or T. J.) Gentry Jr. (1915–1982)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
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