11 Facts About Tom Radney

John Tomas Radney was an American attorney and Democratic politician.

Tom Radney received his law degree from University of Alabama School of Law in 1955.

Tom Radney served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Army during the Korean War.

Tom Radney established a law office in Alexander City, the largest city in the area.

Tom Radney had a legal practice both civil and criminal encompassing several surrounding counties.

Tom Radney served as a municipal judge in Alexander City.

Tom Radney served as President of the Board of Trustees at Alabama State University and of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, as well as on the boards of trustees or directors of Huntington College, Carraway Methodist Hospital in Birmingham, and Russell Medical Center and the First Methodist Church in Alexander City.

Tom Radney was active in the American Legion, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club of Alexander City, Elks Lodge, and Masons.

Tom Radney remained active in his political party as a mentor to younger politicians and a long-time member of the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee.

Tom Radney had championed a rule which prevented candidates from running as a Democrat who had not supported the party's nominees in the previous four years.

Tom Radney cherished the nickname "Mr Alabama Democrat", particularly after Governor George Wallace left the party.