Howard, Alex T. Jr. Born July 9, 1924, in Mobile, AL Died February 10, 2011, in Mobile, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 23, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1986, and received commission on October 14, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1989-1994. Assumed senior status on October 21, 1996. Service terminated on February 10, 2011, due to death. Education: Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 U.S. probation officer, 1950-1951 Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1951-1986 Commissioner, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama, 1956-1970