Armis E. Hawkins | |
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Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi | |
In office 1980–1995 | |
Preceded by | Kermit R. Cofer |
Succeeded by | Michael P. Mills |
Personal details | |
Born | Armis Eugene Hawkins (1920-11-11)November 11, 1920 |
Died | February 28, 2006(2006-02-28) (aged 85) |
Nationality | American |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Houston, Mississippi, U.S. |
Profession | Judge |
Armis Eugene Hawkins (November 11, 1920 – February 28, 2006) was an American judge who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1980 to 1995.
Life
He lived in Houston, Mississippi and graduated from its high school. He married and had two daughters and one son.
Legacy
A section of road was named in his honor.
See also
References
- Who's Who in American Law, 1994-1995. Marquis Who's Who. 1994. p. 393.
- "Armis E Hawkins in Social Security Death Index". Fold3. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- "Resolution commends life and service of former Chief Justice Armis E. Hawkins - State of Mississippi Judiciary News". courts.ms.gov.
- Leslie Southwick, Mississippi Supreme Court Elections: A Historical Perspective 1916-1996, 18 Miss. C. L. Rev. 115 (1997-1998).
- Elkins, Ashley (March 5, 2006). "Justice Hawkins remembered in Northeast Mississippi". Daily Journal.
- Scott, Robert (August 4, 2021). "Chief Justice Armis Hawkins Memorial Highway dedication ceremony held Friday". Daily Journal.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded byKermit R. Cofer | Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi 1980–1995 |
Succeeded byMichael P. Mills |
Chief justices of Mississippi | ||
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Supreme Judges of Mississippi (1818–1832) | ||
High Court of Errors and Appeals of Mississippi (1832-1870) | ||
Supreme Court of Mississippi (since 1870) |
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