Born October 29, 1927, in Fort Smith, AR
Died May 20, 1998, in St. Louis, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 17, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1985, and received commission on May 10, 1985. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1996. Service terminated on May 20, 1998, due to death.

Education:
Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, A.B., 1950
Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1955

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy seaman, 1945-1946
Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1955-1971
Assistant general attorney, Wabash Railroad, St. Louis, Missouri, 1956-1958
City attorney, Brentwood, Missouri, 1963-1971
General attorney, Terminal Railroad Association, St. Louis, Missouri, 1968-1971
Judge, Rock Hill [Missouri] Municipal Court, 1970-1971
County counselor, St. Louis County, Missouri, 1971-1973
Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, 1973-1982
Judge, Supreme Court of Missouri, 1982-1985