Gordon, James Fleming Born May 18, 1918, in Madisonville, KY Died February 9, 1990 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 24, 1965, to a seat vacated by Roy M. Shelbourne. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1965, and received commission on July 23, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1969-1976. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on January 1, 1976. Service terminated on February 9, 1990, due to death. Education: University of Kentucky, LL.B., 1941 Professional Career: Private practice, Madisonville, Kentucky, 1941-1942, 1945-1965 U.S. Army, 1942-1945 Campaign chairman, Kentucky Democratic Party, 1955 Chairman, Kentucky Public Service Commission, 1956-1960 Special counsel, Gov. Edward T. Breathitt, Kentucky, 1964-1965 Speakers chairman, Kentucky Democratic Party, 1966 Research Collections Oral History