Clark, Thomas Alonzo Born December 20, 1920, in Atlanta, GA Died September 4, 2005 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 28, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. 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. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1991. Service terminated on September 4, 2005, due to death. Education: Washington and Lee University, B.S., 1942 University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1946 Private practice, Bainbridge, Georgia, 1949-1955 Private practice, Americus, Georgia, 1955-1957 Instructor, Georgia Southwestern College, 1956-1957 Private practice, Tampa, Florida, 1957-1979 Research Collections Oral History