Ferguson, Wilkie D. Jr. Born May 11, 1938, in Miami, FL Died June 9, 2003, in Miami, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 25, 1993, to a seat vacated by William Marcellin Hoeveler. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1993, and received commission on November 22, 1993. Service terminated on June 9, 2003, due to death. Education: Florida A&M University, B.S., 1960 Howard University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1960-1964 U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1964-1968 Staff attorney, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Florida, 1968-1970 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1970-1973 Staff attorney, Dade County [Florida] School Board, 1972-1973 Judge, Industrial Claims Court, 1973-1977 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1977-1981 Judge, Florida District Court of Appeal, 1981-1993