Bunton, Lucius Desha III Born December 1, 1924, in Del Rio, TX Died January 17, 2001, in Austin, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 11, 1979, to a seat vacated by John H. Wood; Confirmed by the Senate on November 26, 1979, and received commission on November 27, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1987-1992. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1992. Service terminated on January 17, 2001, due to death. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1947 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army Private, 76th Infantry Division, 1943-1946 Private practice, Uvalde, Texas, 1950-1951 Private practice, Marfa, Texas, 1951-1954 District attorney, 83rd Judicial District of Texas, 1954-1960 Private practice, Odessa, Texas, 1960-1979 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male