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Hawkins, Falcon Black, Jr.
Born March 16, 1927, in Charleston, SC
Died July 20, 2005, in Mount Pleasant, SC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 5, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1990-1993. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1993. Service terminated on July 20, 2005, due to death.
Education:
The Citadel, B.S., 1958
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1963
Professional Career:
Died July 20, 2005, in Mount Pleasant, SC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 5, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1990-1993. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1993. Service terminated on July 20, 2005, due to death.
Education:
The Citadel, B.S., 1958
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1963
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private, 1945-1946
Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1963-1979