Background
Bohanon, Luther L. was born on August 9, 1901 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Joseph and Artelia (Campbell) Bohanon.
Bohanon, Luther L. was born on August 9, 1901 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Joseph and Artelia (Campbell) Bohanon.
Bachelor of Laws, University Oklahoma, 1927. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Oklahoma City University, 1991.
General practice law, Seminole, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, 1927-1961; judge, United States District Court Oklahoma (northern, eastern, and western districts), 1961-1974; senior judge, United States District Court Oklahoma (northern, eastern, and western districts), since 1974.
Member platform committee Democratic National Convention, 1940. Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member United States District Judges Association (10th circuit), Federal Judges Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Nu, Phi Alpha Delta.
Clubs: Mason (Shriner, 32 degree), K.T, Jester, Kiwanis, Com.of 100, Men's Dinner Club.
Married Marie Swatek, July 17, 1933. 1 son, Richard L.