J. Roland Smith
J. Roland Smith (born February 26, 1933) is an American politician, currently serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives. A native of Aiken, South Carolina, Smith is a former Pentecostal minister and postman.[1]
Roland Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| In office March 1989 – December 2, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Billy Jones |
| Succeeded by | Chris Corley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1933 Aiken, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Peggy Cato |
| Residence | Warrenville, South Carolina |
| Occupation | Retired minister, postman |
He serves the 84th District as a Republican, initially elected in 1989. He is a former chairman of the South Carolina House Ethics Committee, having held the position in during an investigation of governor Nikki Haley in 2012.[2] He announced his retirement on December 30, 2013.
Smith is married to Peggy Cato, whom he married in 1953. They have three children, Garry, Todd and Caroline. His son, Garry has served in the House of Representatives since 2003, also a Republican.[3] He lives in Warrenville, South Carolina.
References
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved Jun 26, 2020.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2014-01-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Article 404 - GoUpstate - Spartanburg, SC". GoUpstate. Retrieved Jun 26, 2020.
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