Reese Samuel Thomas

Reese Samuel Thomas (June 3, 1918 – July 14, 2011), also known as R. S. Thomas, was an American politician from Georgia. He served in the Georgia State Senate as a Republican from 1963 to 1965.

Early life
Thomas was born on June 3, 1918, in Dalton, Georgia, to Sam W. Thomas and Ellen (Patterson) Thomas. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1935.

Political career
Thomas was elected in a special election following the vacancy of the previous senator, Charles A. Pannell. He won the special election, 3,275 to 2,348 votes, defeating James H. Phillips. He was defeated for reelection in 1964, losing to W. W. Fincher Jr.

Personal life
Thomas married his wife, Margaret Strickland, on August 31, 1941. Together they had three children. He died on July 14, 2011, aged 93.