Born 1932 in Memphis, TN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 27, 1993, to a seat vacated by Morris Sheppard Arnold. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1993, and received commission on November 22, 1993. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2008.

Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1956
University of Arkansas School of Law, LL.B., 1964

Professional Career:

U.S. Marine Corps, 1956-1961
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1964-1986
Private practice, Camden, Arkansas, 1964-1982
Judge, Camden and Ouachita County [Arkansas] Municipal Court, 1975-1982
Judge, Circuit Court of Arkansas, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, 1982-1993