Born November 3, 1923, in Hot Springs, AR
Died November 26, 2017

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on January 23, 1970, to a seat vacated by Gordon E. Young. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1970, and received commission on August 6, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1975-1991. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1991. Service terminated on November 26, 2017, due to death.

Education:
Washington University in St. Louis, A.B., 1947
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1950
Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1951

Professional Career:

U.S. Army private, 1942-1946
U.S. Naval Reserve, 1952-1961
Private practice, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1951-1953
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Arkansas, 1953-1955
Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1956-1970
Legal advisor, Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, Arkansas, 1966-1969