| State senate | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| District | 6th |
| Term start | 1996 |
| Term end | 2012 |
| Succeeded | Incumbent |
| Party | Democratic |
| Birth date | August 14, 1934 |
| Birth place | Iaeger, West Virginia |
| Death date | January 7, 2024 (aged 89) |
| Death place | Charleston, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | Davis & Elkins College |
| Occupation | Mortician |
| Spouse | Kathryn Killen |
John Pat Fanning (August 14, 1934 – January 7, 2024) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 6th District from 1996. He earlier served from his appointment in June 1968 through 1980, and from 1984 through 1988 and 1996–2012.
In 1988, Fanning was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges as part of a grand jury investigation into corruption in Mingo County, part of Fanning's district.[1]
On January 7, 2024, Fanning died after a long period of ill health at a rehabilitation center in Charleston, West Virginia. He was 89.[2]
References
- ^ "Jury indicts 16 political figures". Gainesville Sun. 1988-04-08. Retrieved 2009-11-04.[dead link]
- ^ Jenkins, Jeff (2024-01-08). "Former state senator Fanning dies at the age of 89". WV MetroNews. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
External links
- West Virginia Legislature - Senator John Pat Fanning Archived 2011-03-14 at the Wayback Machine official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator John Pat Fanning (WV) profile
- Follow the Money - John Pat Fanning