Waters, H[ugh] Franklin Born July 20, 1932, in Hackett, AR Died April 16, 2002, in Fayetteville, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 28, 1981, to a seat vacated by Paul X. Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1981, and received commission on October 26, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1981-1997. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1997. Service terminated on April 16, 2002, due to death. Education: University of Arkansas, B.S.Ag.E., 1955 Saint Louis University School of Law, LL.B., 1964 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Lieutenant (JG), 1955-1958 Engineer and attorney, Ralston-Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1958-1966 Company attorney, 1964-1966 Private practice, Springdale, Arkansas, 1967-1981 Part-time instructor, University of Arkansas Law School, 1968 Oral History