Gibson, Floyd Robert Born March 3, 1910, in Prescott, AZ Died October 4, 2001, in Kansas City, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 17, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 30, 1961, and received commission on August 30, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1962-1965. Service terminated on June 20, 1965, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on May 18, 1965, to a seat vacated by Albert Alphonso Ridge. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1965, and received commission on June 8, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1974-1979. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1979. Service terminated on October 4, 2001, due to death. Education: University of Missouri, A.B., 1931 University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, LL.B., 1933 Professional Career: Private practice, Independence, Missouri, 1933-1937 Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1937-1961 State representative, Missouri, 1940-1946 Counselor, Jackson County, Missouri, 1942-1944 State senator, Missouri, 1946-1961; president pro tem, 1957-1961 Oral History