Born September 29, 1925, in Charleston, WV
Died May 12, 2026, in Charleston, WV

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by Gerald Ford on August 26, 1976, to a seat vacated by Kenneth K. Hall. Confirmed by the Senate on September 1, 1976, and commission issued on September 3, 1976. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2018. Service terminated on May 12, 2026, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Referee in Bankruptcy, Southern District of West Virginia, 1958-1973
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Southern District of West Virginia, 1973-1976

Education:
West Virginia University, A.B., 1947
West Virginia University College of Law, LL.B., 1950

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, 1944-1946
Law clerk, Hon. Ben Moore, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, 1950-1951
Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1951-1958
Adjunct professor, West Virginia University College of Law, 1970-1976
Faculty member, Federal Judicial Center, 1970-1976