Cobb, Howell Born December 7, 1922, in Atlanta, GA Died September 16, 2005, in Castine, ME Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 26, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Assumed senior status on March 1, 2001. Service terminated on September 16, 2005, due to death. Education: University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Navy aviation cadet, 1942-1943 U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant, 1943-1945 Instructor, Pensacola Naval Air Station, 1945 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1949-1954 Private practice, Beaumont, Texas, 1954-1985