Senter, Lyonel Thomas Jr. Born July 30, 1933, in Fulton, MS Died May 18, 2011, in Tupelo, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 11, 1979, to a seat vacated by Orma R. Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1979, and received commission on December 21, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1982-1998. Assumed senior status on July 30, 1998. Service terminated on May 18, 2011, due to death. Education: National Judicial College, University of Nevada at Reno University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., 1956 University of Mississippi Law School, LL.B., 1959 Professional Career: Private practice, Aberdeen, Mississippi, 1959-1968 County prosecutor, Monroe County, Mississippi, 1960-1963 Commissioner, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi, 1966-1968 Judge, Mississippi Circuit Court, First Judicial District, 1968-1979