Jesse Groover Bowles (August 24, 1921 – January 28, 2007)[1] was a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1977 to 1981.[2]

Born in Baconton, Georgia, Bowles "graduated from Camilla High School in 1938", and attended Georgia Military College. He received a B.A., and an LL.B., cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 1946, where he also played on the school football team under coach Wally Butts.[1] Following his graduation, Bowles "established his law practice in Cuthbert in March, 1946".[1]

In 1977, Bowles was appointed by Governor George Busbee to a seat vacated by the retirement of William B. Gunter.[3] Bowles was reelected in 1980, but sixteen days later announced his resignation, leading to litigation over whether the Governor had the right to name his replacement.[4]

Bowles died at his home at the age of 85.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bowels, Jesse", The Atlanta Constitution (January 31, 2007), p. B6.
  2. ↑ "Jesse G. Bowles Jr. - Early County News". 31 January 2007.
  3. ↑ "Justice Sworn In", The Atlanta Constitution (April 26, 1977), p. 3.
  4. ↑ "Bowles Case Appeal Being Expedited", The Atlanta Constitution (May 13, 1981), p. 2-C.


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