J. Roland Smith
Roland Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| In office March 1989 – December 2, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Billy Jones |
| Succeeded by | Chris Corley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1933 Aiken, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peggy Cato |
| Residence | Warrenville, South Carolina |
| Occupation | Retired minister, postman |
J. Roland Smith (born February 26, 1933) is an American politician who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. A native of Aiken, South Carolina, Smith is a former Pentecostal minister and postman.[1]
He serves the 84th District as a Republican, initially elected in 1989. He is a former chairman of the South Carolina House Ethics Committee, having held the position in during an investigation of governor Nikki Haley in 2012.[2] He announced his retirement on December 30, 2013.
Smith has been married to Peggy Cato since 1953. They have three children, Garry, Todd and Caroline. Smith's son Garry has served in the House of Representatives since 2003, and is also a Republican.[3] He lives in Warrenville, South Carolina.
References
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved Jun 26, 2020.
- ^ "S.C. Rep. Roland Smith won't run for re-election | Aiken Standard". Archived from the original on 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2014-01-06.
- ^ "Article 404 - GoUpstate - Spartanburg, SC". GoUpstate. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved Jun 26, 2020.