Armis E. Hawkins

American judge (1920-2006)

Armis E. Hawkins
Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi
In office
1980–1995
Preceded byKermit R. Cofer
Succeeded byMichael P. Mills
Personal details
Born
Armis Eugene Hawkins

(1920-11-11)November 11, 1920
DiedFebruary 28, 2006(2006-02-28) (aged 85)
NationalityAmerican
Children3
Residence(s)Houston, Mississippi, U.S.
ProfessionJudge

Armis Eugene Hawkins[1] (November 11, 1920 – February 28, 2006)[2] was an American judge who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1980 to 1995.[3][4]

Life

He lived in Houston, Mississippi and graduated from its high school. He married and had two daughters and one son.[5]

Legacy

A section of road was named in his honor.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Who's Who in American Law, 1994-1995. Marquis Who's Who. 1994. p. 393.
  2. ^ "Armis E Hawkins in Social Security Death Index". Fold3. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Resolution commends life and service of former Chief Justice Armis E. Hawkins - State of Mississippi Judiciary News". courts.ms.gov.
  4. ^ Leslie Southwick, Mississippi Supreme Court Elections: A Historical Perspective 1916-1996, 18 Miss. C. L. Rev. 115 (1997-1998).
  5. ^ Elkins, Ashley (March 5, 2006). "Justice Hawkins remembered in Northeast Mississippi". Daily Journal.
  6. ^ Scott, Robert (August 4, 2021). "Chief Justice Armis Hawkins Memorial Highway dedication ceremony held Friday". Daily Journal.
Political offices
Preceded by
Kermit R. Cofer
Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi
1980–1995
Succeeded by
Michael P. Mills


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