# Tom Dantzler

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**Tom Dantzler** (June 6, 1941 – August 12, 2023) was an American veterinarian and politician who served as a member of the [South Carolina House of Representatives](/source/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives) for House District 117 between 1995 and 2009.

## Early life and education

Dantzler was born on June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to parents Harold and Leila. He completed a [Doctor of Veterinary Medicine](/source/Doctor_of_Veterinary_Medicine) degree in 1965 from the [University of Georgia](/source/University_of_Georgia). He graduated from [Clemson University](/source/Clemson_University) with a Bachelor of Science in 1982.[2]

## Career

Dantzler served in the [United States Air Force](/source/United_States_Air_Force) between 1965 and 1967. Between 1979 and 1981, Dantzler was a member of the [Berkeley County](/source/Berkeley_County,_South_Carolina) Council. Between 1995 and 2009, Dantzler was a member of the [South Carolina House of Representatives](/source/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives), serving House District 117 as a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)).[2] Dantzler was succeeded in office by [Tim Scott](/source/Tim_Scott).

## References

1. ["Dr. Thomas Middleton Dantzler Obituary 2023"](https://www.avingerfh.com/obituaries/dr-thomas-dantzler). *Avinger Funeral Home*. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

1. ["Representative Thomas Middleton "Tom" Dantzler"](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=452272673&chamber=H). South Carolina House of Representatives. Retrieved December 18, 2020.

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