Background
Bateman, Fred Willom was born on September 18, 1916 in Roper, North Carolina, United States. Son of North Dakota and Eloise (Tarkenton) Bateman.
Bateman, Fred Willom was born on September 18, 1916 in Roper, North Carolina, United States. Son of North Dakota and Eloise (Tarkenton) Bateman.
Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest College, 1939; postgraduate, Law School, U. North Carolina, 1939-1942.
Bateman was a native of Roper, North Carolina and a graduate of Wake Forest University and the law school at the University of North Carolina. He joined the United States. Navy as a commissioned officer after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Bateman served as a line officer on ships in the South Pacific throughout World World War World War II
At the conclusion of the war, Bateman moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1947 and then, in 1952, to Warwick County (which later became Newport News).
He practiced law the firm of Newman, Allaun and Downing.
Bateman was elected to the Senate from the 31st Senatorial District in 1959, and after redistricting, from the 30th District, serving until 1968. In 1981, Bateman was elected by the legislature to be a judge of the Newport News Circuit Court, retiring at the age of 72.
He continued to serve as a substitute judge for many years. Bateman died on January 10, 1999 and the Virginia General Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution Number 564 (1999) honoring his service and acknowledging his death.
Director First Virginia Bank of Tidewater. Member Virginia Bicentennial committee, since 1971, Warwick (Virginia) Electorial Board, 1955. Manager Congressional and Senatorial Democratic campaigns, since 1955.
Chairman Jefferson Jackson Dinner, 1965. Served to Commander United States Naval Reserve, PTO. Reserve retired; Fellow American Bar Foundation.
Member Virginia State Bar (president 1964-1965), American Bar Association (house of deals 1974-1980), Virginia Bar Association, National Conference Bar President Clubs: Rotary (Paul Harris fellow), Elk, Mason.
Married Frances M. Sondag, June 12, 1944. 1 son, Michael Stuart.