Tom Coleman (Georgia politician)

J. Thomas "Tom" Coleman, Jr
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January, 1981 – January 1995
Preceded byJohn R. Riley
Succeeded byEric Johnson
University System of Georgia Board of Regents
In office
1995–2000
Appointed byZell Miller
Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner
In office
June 6, 2000 – August 31, 2003
Appointed byRoy Barnes
Personal details
Born(1928-09-08)September 8, 1928
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2014(2014-06-04) (aged 85)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary
ChildrenCeleste Coleman Shearouse, Lynn Coleman Brown, Suzanne Coleman Cone, J. Thomas Coleman, III, James Patrick Coleman, Sr. and John Michael Coleman
Alma materGeorgia Institute of Technology
ProfessionConstruction Company Owner
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Army
U.S. Army Reserve
RankCaptain

J. Thomas "Tom" Coleman, Jr. (September 8, 1928 – June 4, 2014) was an American politician and businessman.