Pittman, Thomas Virgil Born March 28, 1916, in Enterprise, AL Died January 6, 2012, in Mobile, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 13, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1966, and received commission on June 29, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1971-1981. Assumed senior status on July 15, 1981. Service terminated on January 6, 2012, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 13, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1966, and received commission on June 29, 1966. Service terminated on June 2, 1970, due to reassignment. Education: University of Alabama, B.S., 1939 University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1940 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1938-1942 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1944-1946 Special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1940-1944 Private practice, Gadsden, Alabama, 1946-1951 Lecturer, University of Alabama Gadsden Center, 1948-1966 Judge, Alabama Circuit Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 1951-1966; presiding judge, 1953-1966