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Bunton, Lucius Desha III
Born December 1, 1924, in Del Rio, TX
Died January 17, 2001, in Austin, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 11, 1979, to a seat vacated by John H. Wood. Confirmed by the Senate on November 26, 1979, and received commission on November 27, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1987-1992. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1992. Service terminated on January 17, 2001, due to death.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1947
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1950
Professional Career:
Died January 17, 2001, in Austin, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 11, 1979, to a seat vacated by John H. Wood. Confirmed by the Senate on November 26, 1979, and received commission on November 27, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1987-1992. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1992. Service terminated on January 17, 2001, due to death.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1947
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1950
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private, 76th Infantry Division, 1943-1946
Private practice, Uvalde, Texas, 1950-1951
Private practice, Marfa, Texas, 1951-1954
District attorney, Eighty-Third Judicial District, Texas, 1954-1960
Private practice, Odessa, Texas, 1960-1979