LOCAL · AL · 1971-1991
Tom Purvis
Sheriff · Mobile County · Democrat · Alabama
Background
Tom Purvis served as Sheriff · Mobile County of Mobile County of Alabama from 1971–1991 (20 years). Took office after Ray Bridges; succeeded by Jack Tillman. Same-year political environment (1971): Governor George Wallace.
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Others who held this office in Alabama
- Jack Tillman (1995-2007)
- Ray Bridges (1959-1971)