Thomas Docking

Thomas Robert Docking (August 10, 1954 August 24, 2017) was an American politician. He was the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Kansas from 1983–87. A lawyer, he was an alumnus of the University of Kansas.[1][2]

Thomas Docking
41st Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
In office
January 10, 1983  January 12, 1987
GovernorJohn W. Carlin
Preceded byPaul Dugan
Succeeded byJack D. Walker
Personal details
Born
Thomas Robert Docking

(1954-08-10)August 10, 1954
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 2017(2017-08-24) (aged 63)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jill Docking
Alma materUniversity of Kansas
Occupationlawyer

His father, Robert Docking, and grandfather George Docking, both served as Governor of Kansas. Docking died from cancer on August 24, 2017.[3]

References

  1. "The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory". Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated. January 1, 1999 via Google Books.
  2. (U.S.), National Conference of Lieutenant Governors (January 1, 1985). "The National Conference of Lieutenant Governors ... Biographical Sketches and Portraits". The Conference via Google Books.
  3. Former Kansas Lt. Gov. Tom Docking dies at 63, ksn.com, August 25, 2017.
Political offices
Preceded by
Paul Dugan
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
19831987
Succeeded by
Jack D. Walker
Party political offices
Preceded by
John W. Carlin
Democratic nominee for Governor of Kansas
1986
Succeeded by
Joan Finney


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