Potter, Robert Daniel Born April 4, 1923, in Wilmington, NC Died July 2, 2009, in Charlotte, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 29, 1981, and received commission on October 29, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1994. Service terminated on July 2, 2009, due to death. Education: Duke University, A.B., 1947 Duke University School of Law, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1944-1947 Private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1951-1981 Commissioner, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 1966-1968