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Turk, James Clinton
Born May 3, 1923, in Roanoke County, VA
Died July 6, 2014, in Radford, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 25, 1972, to a seat vacated by H. Emory Widener, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1972, and received commission on October 17, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1973-1993. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2002. Service terminated on July 6, 2014, due to death.
Education:
Roanoke College, A.B., 1949
Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1952
Professional Career:
Died July 6, 2014, in Radford, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 25, 1972, to a seat vacated by H. Emory Widener, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1972, and received commission on October 17, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1973-1993. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2002. Service terminated on July 6, 2014, due to death.
Education:
Roanoke College, A.B., 1949
Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1952
Professional Career:
U.S. Army staff sergeant, 1943-1946
Private practice, Radford, Virginia, 1952-1972
State senator, Virginia, 1959-1972; minority leader, 1965-1972