Background
Deatherage, William Vernon was born on April 17, 1927 in Drumright, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Johnson and Pearl Mae (Watson) Deatherage.
Deatherage, William Vernon was born on April 17, 1927 in Drumright, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Johnson and Pearl Mae (Watson) Deatherage.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1952. Bachelor of Laws with honors, University Oregon, 1954.
Bar: Oregon 1954, United States District Court Oregon 1956. Partner Frohnmayer, Deatherage, Pratt, Jamieson & Clarke & Moore, Medford, Oregon, 1954. Board directors Oregon Law Institute, U. Oregon Foundation.
With United States Navy, 1945-1948. Member American College Trial Lawyers, International Academy Trial Lawyers, Delta Theta Phi, Rogue Valley Country Club (president 1988), Rogue River Valley University Club.
Married Priscilla Ann Campbell, September 16, 1932. Children: Thomas William, Andrea Susan.