Osteen, William Lindsay Sr. Born July 15, 1930, in Greensboro, NC Died August 9, 2009 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 25, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on June 14, 1991, and received commission on June 18, 1991. Assumed senior status on April 3, 2006. Service terminated on September 14, 2007, due to retirement. Education: Guilford College, A.B., 1953 University of North Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1948-1951 Private practice, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 1956-1958 Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1958-1969, 1974-1991 U.S. attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1969-1974