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 byHenry Bellmon
Preceded byNapoleon B. Johnson
Succeeded byJohn F. Reif
Personal details
Born(1926-07-19)July 19, 1926
DiedMarch 23, 2020(2020-03-23) (aged 93)
Spouse
Maxine Knight
(m. 1945⁠–⁠2010)
EducationUniversity of Tulsa College of Law (LL.B.)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1944–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II
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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.