United States Court of Appeals
for the Sixth Circuit
(1979-1997)
Nominated: March 15, 1979
Confirmed: September 25, 1979
Appointed: September 26, 1979
Entered on Duty: September 27, 1979
Senior Status: June 16, 1982
Retired: December 31, 1997
Died: October 6, 2004
Years of Service: 18 years
United States District Court,
Western District of Tennessee
(1961-1979)
Nominated: August 7, 1961
Confirmed: August 21, 1961
Appointed: August 21, 1961
Entered on Duty: August 28, 1961
Chief Judge: August 2, 1966-September 26, 1979
Elevated: September 26, 1979
Years of Service: 18 years
