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Waters, H[ugh] Franklin
Born July 20, 1932, in Hackett, AR
Died April 16, 2002, in Fayetteville, AR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 28, 1981, to a seat vacated by Paul X Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1981, and received commission on October 26, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1981-1997. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1997. Service terminated on April 16, 2002, due to death.
Education:
University of Arkansas, B.S.Ag.E., 1955
St. Louis University School of Law, LL.B., 1964
Professional Career:
Died April 16, 2002, in Fayetteville, AR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 28, 1981, to a seat vacated by Paul X Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1981, and received commission on October 26, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1981-1997. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1997. Service terminated on April 16, 2002, due to death.
Education:
University of Arkansas, B.S.Ag.E., 1955
St. Louis University School of Law, LL.B., 1964
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade, 1955-1958
Engineer and attorney, Ralston-Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1958-1966; company attorney, 1964-1966
Private practice, Springdale, Arkansas, 1967-1981
Part-time instructor, University of Arkansas Law School, 1968