Williams, Richard Leroy Born April 6, 1923, in Morrisville, VA Died February 19, 2011, in Richmond, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 9, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1992. Service terminated on February 19, 2011, due to death. Education: University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force, 1940-1945 Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1951-1972 Judge, Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 1972-1976 Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law, 1973-1976 Private practice, Richmond, Virginia, 1976-1980