Sam Goddard Jr.

Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr.
Goddard, circa 1965. Photo used by governor's office to fulfill autograph requests and for other purposes.
12th Governor of Arizona
In office
January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967
Preceded byPaul Fannin
Succeeded byJack Williams
Personal details
Born
Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr.

(1919-08-08)August 8, 1919
Clayton, Missouri, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2006(2006-02-01) (aged 86)
Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Julia Hatch
(m. 1944; died 1999)
Myra Ann Pearson
(m. 1999)
Children3 (including Terry)
Alma materHarvard University
University of Arizona College of Law
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service U.S. Army Air Forces
Years of service1941–1946
Rank Colonel
UnitAir Force Reserve
Battles/warsWorld War II

Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr. (August 8, 1919 – February 1, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 12th governor of Arizona from 1965 until 1967. He remained active in politics following his term in office, serving on the Democratic National Committee and as chairman of the Arizona Democratic State Committee.