George Bell Timmerman Jr.
George Bell Timmerman Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 105th Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 18, 1955 – January 20, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | Fritz Hollings |
| Preceded by | James F. Byrnes |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Hollings |
| 76th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 21, 1947 – January 18, 1955 | |
| Governor | Strom Thurmond James F. Byrnes |
| Preceded by | Ransome Judson Williams |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Hollings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Bell Timmerman Jr. August 11, 1912 Anderson County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1994 (aged 82) Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Batesburg Cemetery, Batesburg, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Dupre (m. 1935, div. 1980) Ingrid Zimmer |
| Education | The Citadel University of South Carolina, Columbia (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
George Bell Timmerman Jr. (August 11, 1912 – November 29, 1994) was an American politician and World War II veteran who served as the 105th governor of South Carolina from 1955 to 1959. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the state's 76th lieutenant governor from 1947 to 1955.