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Gordon, Eugene Andrew
Born July 10, 1917, in Brown Summit, NC
Died May 4, 2002, in Greensboro, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 30, 1964, to a seat vacated by L. Richardson Preyer. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1964, and received commission on June 9, 1964. Served as chief judge, 1971-1982. Assumed senior status on July 12, 1982. Service terminated on May 4, 2002, due to death.
Education:
Elon College, A.B., 1941
Duke University School of Law, LL.B., 1941
Professional Career:
Died May 4, 2002, in Greensboro, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 30, 1964, to a seat vacated by L. Richardson Preyer. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1964, and received commission on June 9, 1964. Served as chief judge, 1971-1982. Assumed senior status on July 12, 1982. Service terminated on May 4, 2002, due to death.
Education:
Elon College, A.B., 1941
Duke University School of Law, LL.B., 1941
Professional Career:
Private practice, Alamance County, North Carolina, 1941-1942, 1946-1964
U.S. Army, 1942-1946
North Carolina National Guard commanding officer, 1946-1947
Solicitor, Alamance County, North Carolina, 1947-1954
County attorney, Alamance County, North Carolina, 1954-1964