Cox, Owen DeVol Born March 20, 1910, in Joplin, MO Died July 21, 1990, in Corpus Christi, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on November 25, 1970, and received commission on December 1, 1970. Assumed senior status on March 20, 1981. Service terminated on July 21, 1990, due to death. Education: University of Kansas, B.A., 1931 University of Kansas School of Law, LL.B., 1932 Professional Career: Private practice, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1934-1942, 1947-1970 Assistant city attorney, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942 Assistant attorney general, State of Texas, 1942 City attorney, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1943-1944, 1945-1946 U.S. Army, 1944-1945