Grady Patterson
| Grady Patterson | |
|---|---|
| South Carolina State Treasurer | |
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In office January 3, 1998 – January 3, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Eckstrom |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ravenel |
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In office January 3, 1966 – January 3, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | Jefferson Bates |
| Succeeded by | Richard Eckstrom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1924 |
| Died | December 7, 2009 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (B.A., J.D.) |
| Occupation |
Military Officer Politician |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | South Carolina Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1946–1984 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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Grady Leslie Patterson, Jr. (January 13, 1924 – December 7, 2009) was the South Carolina State Treasurer and a United States Air Force Lieutenant General.
Born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, Patterson graduated from University of South Carolina. He served in World War II and was State Treasurer of South Carolina for thirty-seven years.
In 2006, he was defeated for reelection by Republican Thomas Ravenel.
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