George W. Owings III
George W. Owings III | |
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Owings in 2021 | |
| Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 22, 2015 – January 18, 2023 | |
| Governor | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Edward Chow Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Woods |
| In office June 1, 2004 – May 9, 2007 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence J. Kimble (acting) |
| Succeeded by | James A. Adkins |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1988 – June 1, 2004 | |
| Appointed by | William Donald Schaefer |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Rymer |
| Succeeded by | Sue Kullen |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | George William Owings III April 11, 1945 Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 2023 (aged 78) Calvert County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Louise Carroll (divorced) |
| Domestic partner | Katherine Marie Boyd |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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| Alma mater | Prince George's Community College (AA) |
| Military career | |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Medal |
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George William Owings III (April 11, 1945 – October 31, 2023) was an American politician. He served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs from 2004 to 2007 and from 2015 to 2023. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in District 29A and District 27B from 1988 to 2004.