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Propst, Robert Bruce
Born July 13, 1931, in Onatchee, AL
Died May 14, 2019, in NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 10, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 29, 1980, and received commission on May 30, 1980. Assumed senior status on July 15, 1996. Service terminated on May 14, 2019, due to death.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.S., 1953
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
Died May 14, 2019, in NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 10, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 29, 1980, and received commission on May 30, 1980. Assumed senior status on July 15, 1996. Service terminated on May 14, 2019, due to death.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.S., 1953
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1953-1955
Private practice, Anniston, Alabama, 1957-1980