Larkins, John Davis Jr. Born June 8, 1909, in Morristown, TN Died February 16, 1990, in Kinston, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 8, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 21, 1961, and received commission on August 21, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1975-1979. Assumed senior status on June 8, 1979. Service terminated on February 16, 1990, due to death. Education: Wake Forest University School of Law Wake Forest University, B.A., 1929 Read law, 1930 Professional Career: Private practice, Trenton, North Carolina, 1930-1961 U.S. Army, 1945 Conciliation commissioner in bankruptcy, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1930 State senator, North Carolina, 1936-1954; president pro tem, 1941-1943 Liaison officer, legislative counsel to Gov. Luther H. Hodges, North Carolina, 1955 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography