Howard, George Jr. Born May 13, 1924, in Pine Bluff, AR Died April 21, 2007, in Pine Bluff, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 2, 1980, to a seat vacated by Richard S. Arnold. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Service terminated on December 1, 1990, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 2, 1980, to a seat vacated by Richard S. Arnold. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Service terminated on April 21, 2007, due to death. Education: University of Arkansas, B.S., 1954 University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1954 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1943-1946 Private practice, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 1954-1977, 1979 Chairman, Arkansas State Claims Commission, 1969-1977 Special associate justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1976 Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 1977-1978 Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals, 1979-1980 Oral History