W. Carrington Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
| In office February 19, 1980 – March 2, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Harman |
| Succeeded by | John C. Thomas |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 10, 1968 – January 12, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Landon R. Wyatt |
| Succeeded by | Bill Parkerson |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Danville City and Pittsylvania | |
| In office January 13, 1960 – January 10, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Hunt M. Whitehead |
| Succeeded by | George B. Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Carrington Thompson November 6, 1915 Chatham, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 2011 (aged 95) Chatham, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Virginia (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Carrington Thompson (November 6, 1915 – June 11, 2011) was an American jurist and politician.[1]
Early and Family Life
Thompson was born in Chatham, Virginia. He attended Hampden-Sydney College and graduated in 1935. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School in 1938 and was admitted to the bar the same year.
During World War II, Thompson served in the U.S. Navy, at various times patrolling the Eastern shore and in the Pacific Ocean.
Legal and political career
Upon returning to civilian life, Thompson returned to his job as assistant attorney general, then was elected Commonwealth's Attorney for Pittsylvania County, Virginia, where he served from 1948 until 1955.
In 1959, Thompson won election to the House of Delegates, serving as a Democrat representing Danville and Pittsylvania County. He was elected . In to the Senate of Virginia in 1967, and served until 1972.
Judicial career
The General Assembly elected a him as judge for the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit in 1973, and he heard cases in Danville as well as Franklin and Pittsylvania Counties.[2]
After Justice Alexander Harman retired, the General Assembly elected Judge Thompson to the Supreme Court of Virginia, effective February 1, 1980. Justice Thompson retired from active service on the Court three years later, and was succeeded by Justice John Charles Thomas.
Death and legacy
Justice Thompson died at his home in Chatham on June 11, 2011.[3]
References
- ↑ "Former Justice Thompson dies", Virginia Lawyers Weekly (June 13, 2011)
- ↑ Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates (1973). "Journal of the House of Delegates of the State of Virginia, Volume 1". Journal of the House of Delegates of the State of Virginia. I.
- ↑ Robertson, Ellen. "Retired Va. Supreme Court Justice W. Carrington Thompson dies". Richmond Times Dispatach. Richmond Times Dispatch. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2011.