Armis E. Hawkins

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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]

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

Life

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

Legacy

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

See also

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References

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  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 Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi
1980–1995
Succeeded by