Vance, Robert Smith Born May 10, 1931, in Talladega, AL Died December 16, 1989, in Mountain Brook, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on November 4, 1977, to a seat vacated by Walter Pettus Gewin. Confirmed by the Senate on December 15, 1977, and received commission on December 15, 1977. 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. Service terminated on December 16, 1989, due to death. Education: University of Alabama, B.S., 1950 University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1952 George Washington University Law School, LL.M., 1955 Professional Career: U.S. Army First Lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1952-1954 U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1956-1977 Lecturer, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 1967-1969 Research Collections