Pickering, Charles Willis Sr. Born 1937 in Jones County, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi Nominated by George H.W. Bush on May 11, 1990, to a seat vacated by Walter L. Nixon, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. Service terminated on January 16, 2004, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Received a recess appointment from George W. Bush on January 16, 2004, to a seat vacated by Henry A. Politz; nominated to the same position by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003. Service terminated on December 8, 2004, due to retirement. Education: Jones County Junior College, A.A., 1957 University of Mississippi, B.A., 1959 University of Mississippi School of Law, LL.B., 1961 Professional Career: Private practice, Laurel, Mississippi, 1961-1990 City prosecutor, Laurel, Mississippi, 1962-1964 County prosecutor, Jones County, Mississippi, 1964-1968 Judge, Laurel [Mississippi] Municipal Court, 1969 State senator, Mississippi, 1972-1980