Born July 5, 1903, in Pawnee County, OK
Died May 27, 1990, in Houston, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 10, 1954, to a seat vacated by Thomas M. Kennerly. Confirmed by the Senate on August 6, 1954, and received commission on August 6, 1954. Service terminated on December 31, 1969, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 2, 1969, to a new seat authorized by 82 Stat. 184. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1969, and received commission on December 18, 1969. Assumed senior status on July 31, 1973. Service terminated on May 27, 1990, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1976-1988

Education:
National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1927

Professional Career:

Private practice, Stroud, Oklahoma, 1927-1928
Private practice, Fort Worth, Texas, 1928-1935
Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1935-1942, 1946-1954
U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1942-1946