Neese, Charles Gelbert Born October 3, 1916, in Paris, TN Died October 22, 1989, in Nashville, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on November 20, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on February 7, 1962, and received commission on February 17, 1962. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1982. Service terminated on October 22, 1989, due to death. Education: Cumberland School of Law, LL.B., 1936 Read law, 1938 Professional Career: Private practice, Paris, Tennessee, 1938-1941, 1945-1946, 1948-1949, 1951-1952 Field secretary, U.S. Rep. Herron Pearson, Tennessee, 1940-1941 Executive assistant and general counsel for unemployment compensation appeals and traffic and transportation, Gov. Prentice Cooper, Tennessee, 1941-1944 U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1945 Public relations representative, Tennessee-Kentucky Chain Store Councils, Paris, Tennessee, 1946-1947 Campaign manager, Estes Kefauver for U.S. Senate, 1948, 1954 Administrative assistant, U.S. Sen. Estes Kefauver, Tennessee, 1949-1951 Political consultant, Paris, Tennessee, 1952 Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 1952-1961 Research Collections Oral History