Eaton, Joseph Oscar Born April 2, 1920, in Monticello, FL Died September 28, 2008, in Miami, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on May 24, 1967, to a seat vacated by David W. Dyer. Confirmed by the Senate on June 12, 1967, and received commission on June 12, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1982-1984. Assumed senior status on April 2, 1985. Service terminated on September 28, 2008, due to death. Education: Presbyterian College, A.B., 1945 University of Florida College of Law, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, Air Corps, 1941-1945 Assistant county solicitor, Dade County, Florida, 1949-1951 U.S. Air Force major, 1951-1952 Assistant state attorney, Dade County, Florida, 1953 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, 1953-1954, 1959-1967 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1955-1959 State senator, Florida, 1956-1959