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Erwin, Richard Cannon

Born August 23, 1923, in Marion, NC
Died November 7, 2006, in Winston-Salem, NC

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 11, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1988-1992. Assumed senior status on September 22, 1992. Service terminated on November 7, 2006, due to death.

Education:
Johnson C. Smith University, B.A., 1947
Howard University School of Law, LL.B., 1951

Professional Career:

U.S. Army sergeant, 1943-1946
Private practice, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1951-1977
State representative, North Carolina, 1974-1977
Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 1978-1980