Bob Argo

Bob Argo
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1987
Preceded byChappelle Matthews
Succeeded byLawton Stephens
Constituency
  • 63rd district (1977–1983)
  • 68th district (1983–1987)
Personal details
BornRobert Eugene Argo Jr.
(1923-11-18)November 18, 1923
DiedJuly 7, 2016(2016-07-07) (aged 92)
Resting placeOconee Hill Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Jeane Lois Alderson
(m. 1953)
Children3, including Marty
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
OccupationInsurance executive
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited 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.