Erwin, Richard Cannon Born August 23, 1923, in Marion, NC Died November 7, 2006, in Winston-Salem, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 11, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1988-1992. Assumed senior status on September 22, 1992. Service terminated on November 7, 2006, due to death. Education: Johnson C. Smith University, B.A., 1947 Howard University School of Law, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army sergeant, 1943-1946 Private practice, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1951-1977 State representative, North Carolina, 1974-1977 Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 1978-1980 Oral History