Roney, Paul Hitch Born September 5, 1921, in Olney, IL Died September 16, 2006, in St. Petersburg, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a seat vacated by George Harrold Carswell. Confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 16, 1970. Service terminated on October 1, 1981, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Reassigned on October 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1994. Served as chief judge, 1986-1989. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1989. Service terminated on September 16, 2006, due to death. Education: St. Petersburg Junior College, A.A., 1940 University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, B.S., 1942 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1948 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1984 Professional Career: U.S. Army staff sergeant, 1942-1946 Private practice, New York City, 1948-1950 Private practice, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1950-1970 Lecturer, Stetson College of Law, 1957, 1965, 1966 Oral History