Brooks, Gene Edward Born June 21, 1931, in Griffin, IN Died April 19, 2004, in Evansville, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 27, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission on October 5, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1987-1994. Service terminated on December 31, 1996, due to retirement. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of Indiana, 1973-1979 Education: Indiana State University, B.S., 1953 Indiana University School of Law, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant, 1953-1955 Private practice, Mount Vernon, Indiana, 1958-1968 Prosecutor, Mount Vernon, Indiana, 1959-1968 Referee in bankruptcy, Southern District of Indiana, 1968-1973 Oral History