ɡˈɛdz fˈɑːðɚ, ɹˈɑːbɚt sˈiː. ɡˈɛdz, wʌzɐ stˈeɪt ɹˌɛpɹᵻzˈɛntətˌɪv fɔːɹ θˈɜːɾi θɹˈiː jˈɪɹz, ɹˌɛpɹᵻzˈɛntɪŋ ðə sˈeɪm dˈɪstɹɪkt.
Geddes' father, Robert C. Geddes, was a state representative for 33 years, representing the same district.