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John L. Mostiler
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 71-2 district
In office
1975–1983
Succeeded byJ. Neal Shepard Jr.
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
1983–1989
Preceded byNeal Jackson
Succeeded byJohn P. Yates
Personal details
Born(1923-03-09)March 9, 1923
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 1994(1994-12-17) (aged 71)
Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNora Elizabeth Morgan[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materNorth Carolina State University

John L. Mostiler (March 9, 1923[1] – December 17, 1994) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 71-2 and 75th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[3]

Life and career[edit]

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina,[1] Mostiler attended North Carolina State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1950.[1] He served in the United States Air Force during World War II.[1]

In 1975, Mostiler won the election for the 71-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives, succeeding J. Neal Shepard Jr. and serving until 1983.[3] That year he succeeded Neal Jackson for the 75th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[3] In 1989, he was succeeded by John P. Yates.[3]

Mostiler died in December 1994 in Griffin, Georgia, at the age of 71. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981–82" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "Lawmakers Hear Both Sides of Byssinosis Issue". The Columbus Ledger. Columbus, Georgia. November 5, 1981. p. 4. Retrieved October 25, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ a b c d "Georgia House of Representatives Members", Georgia General Assembly