Knapp, Dennis Raymond Born May 13, 1912, in Bee, WV Died December 25, 1998, in South Charleston, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1970, and received commission on December 18, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1973-1982. Assumed senior status on February 25, 1983. Service terminated on December 25, 1998, due to death. Education: West Virginia Institute of Technology, A.B., 1932 West Virginia University, M.A., 1934 West Virginia University College of Law, LL.B., 1940 Professional Career: Private practice, Nitro, West Virginia, 1940-1942, 1946-1956 Attorney, U.S. Department of War, 1942-1944 U.S. Army sergeant, 1944-1946 City attorney, Nitro, West Virginia, 1948-1956 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Kanawha County [West Virginia], 1957-1970