Born January 22, 1914, in Okemah, OK
Died February 26, 1979

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on July 18, 1962, to a seat vacated by Royce H. Savage. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 1962, and received commission on August 2, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1979. Service terminated on February 26, 1979, due to death.

Education:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1937
Southeastern State College (now Southeastern Oklahoma State University), LL.B., 1942

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, 1942-1946
Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1946-1951, 1954-1962
Assistant chief counsel/acting chief counsel, Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Department of the Interior, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1951-1954