Bob Argo
Bob Argo | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Chappelle Matthews |
| Succeeded by | Lawton Stephens |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Eugene Argo Jr. November 18, 1923 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 2016 (aged 92) Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oconee Hill Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jeane Lois Alderson (m. 1953) |
| Children | 3, including Marty |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Occupation | Insurance executive |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
| Battles/wars | |
Robert Eugene Argo Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 7, 2016) was an American politician and insurance executive. An alumnus of the University of Georgia, Argo served in the Civil Air Patrol and later in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Argo was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976, and he served until 1986.
He was the father of Marty Kemp, First Lady of Georgia.