Widener, Hiram Emory Jr. Born April 30, 1923, in Abingdon, VA Died September 19, 2007, in Abingdon, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 19, 1969, to a new seat authorized by 71 Stat. 586. Confirmed by the Senate on July 11, 1969, and received commission on July 14, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1971-1972. Service terminated on October 27, 1972, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 25, 1972, to a seat vacated by Albert Vickers Bryan. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1972, and received commission on October 17, 1972. Assumed senior status on July 17, 2007. Service terminated on September 19, 2007, due to death. Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1944 Washington and Lee University, LL.B., 1953 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Lieutenant (JG), 1944-1949, U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant, 1951-1952 Private practice, Bristol, Virginia, 1953-1969 U.S. Commissioner, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, 1963-1966 Member, Virginia Election Laws Study Commission, 1968-69