Turk, James Clinton Born 1923 in Roanoke County, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 25, 1972, to a seat vacated by H. Emory Widener, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1972, and received commission on October 17, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1973-1993. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2002. Education: Roanoke College, A.B., 1949 Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, 1943-1946 Private practice, Radford, Virginia, 1952-1972 Member, Virginia State Senate, 1959-1972       Minority leader, 1965-1972