Gus Douglass
Gus R. Douglass (February 22, 1927 – March 19, 2015) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He served as Agriculture Commissioner of West Virginia for 44 years.[1]
Gus R. Douglass | |
|---|---|
 Douglass in September 2008 | |
| West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| In office 1993–2013 | |
| Governor | Gaston Caperton, Cecil H. Underwood, Bob Wise, Joe Manchin, Earl Ray Tomblin |
| Preceded by | Cleve Benedict |
| Succeeded by | Walt Helmick |
| In office 1965–1989 | |
| Governor | Hulett C. Smith, Arch A. Moore, Jr., Jay Rockefeller |
| Preceded by | John T. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Cleve Benedict |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1927 Mason County, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2015 (aged 88) Mason County, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Lee Douglass |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University |
Douglass died from falling two days earlier in his house in Mason County on March 19, 2015 aged 88.[2]
References
- Burdette, Matthew (January 15, 2013). "Tomblin takes oath of office again". The Journal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- "Former W.Va. agriculture commissioner Gus Douglass dies". The Journal. March 19, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
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