Background
Poff, Richard Harding was born on October 19, 1923 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Beecher David and Irene Louise (Nunley) Poff.
Poff, Richard Harding was born on October 19, 1923 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Beecher David and Irene Louise (Nunley) Poff.
Student, Roanoke College, 1941-1943; Bachelor of Laws, University Virginia, 1948; Doctor of Laws, University Virginia, 1969.
Partner law firm, Dalton, Poff, Turk & Stone, Radford, 1949-1970;
member, 83d-92d congresses, 6th District Virginia
justice, Supreme Court Virginia, 1972-1989;
senior justice, Supreme Court Virginia, since 1989. Vice chairman National Commision on Reform Federal Crime Laws. Chairman Republican Task Force on Crime.
Secretary Republican Conference, House Republican Leadership.
Member Bar Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Nu Phi. Clubs: Mason, Moose, Lion.
Married Jo Ann R. Topper, June 24, 1945 (deceased January 1978). Children: Rebecca, Thomas, Richard Harding. Married Jean Murphy, October 26, 1980.