Background
Godbold, John Cooper was born on March 24, 1920 in Coy, Alabama, United States. Son of Edwin Condie and Elsie (Williamson) Godbold.
Godbold, John Cooper was born on March 24, 1920 in Coy, Alabama, United States. Son of Edwin Condie and Elsie (Williamson) Godbold.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1940. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1948. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Samford University, 1981.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Auburn University, 1988. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Stetson University, 1994.
With firm Richard T. Rives, Montgomery, Alabama, 1948-1949. Partner Rives & Godbold, 1949-1951, Godbold & Hobbs and successor firms, 1951-1966. Circuit judge United States Court Appeals (5th circuit), 1966-1981, chief judge, 1981, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit), 1981-1986, senior judge, 1987—2009.
Director Federal Judicial Center, Washington, 1987-1990. Professor law Cumberland School Law, Samford University, 1990—2009. Member Federal Judicial Center Board, 1976—1981.
With field artillery United States Army, 1941-1946.
Member Federal Judicial Center Board, 1976-1981. With field artillery Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Alpha Tau Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Elizabeth Showalter, July 18, 1942. Children: Susan, Richard, John C., Cornelia, Sally.