Robert E. Lavender
Robert E. Lavender | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office June 24, 1965 – August 1, 2007 | |
| Appointed by | Henry Bellmon |
| Preceded by | Napoleon B. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | John F. Reif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1926 Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Died | March 23, 2020 (aged 93) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Spouse |
Maxine Knight (m. 1945–2010) |
| Education | University of Tulsa College of Law (LL.B.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Eugene Lavender (July 19, 1926 – March 23, 2020) was an American judge who served as Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, serving from 1965 until 2007. He served as the Court's Chief Justice from 1979 to 1981. Lavender died on March 23, 2020, at the age of 93.