Jimmy Quillen
James Henry Quillen (January 11, 1916 – November 2, 2003) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee from 1963 to 1997. Quillen represented the 1st congressional district, which covers the northeast corner of the state, including the Tri-Cities region.
Jimmy Quillen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Louise Goff Reece |
| Succeeded by | Bill Jenkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1916 Scott County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 2003 (aged 87) Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Kingsport, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cecile Quillen |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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