EXECUTIVE · TN · 1977-1989
Gentry Crowell
Secretary of State · Democrat · Tennessee
On the record
Died by suicide Jan 1989 amid "Operation Rocky Top" bingo-licensing investigation
SEVERITY · SUICIDE
Background
Gentry Crowell served as Secretary of State of Tennessee from 1977–1989 (12 years). Took office after Joe C. Carr; succeeded by Bryant Millsaps. In-office record: Died by suicide Jan 1989 amid "Operation Rocky Top" bingo-licensing investigation. Same-year political environment (1977): Governor Ray Blanton.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Tre Hargett (2009-present)
- Riley C. Darnell (1993-2009)
- Riley Darnell (1993-2009)
- Bryant Millsaps (1989-1993)
- Joe C. Carr (1949-1977)