Robert E. Lavender | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office June 24, 1965 – August 1, 2007 | |
| Appointed by | Henry Bellmon |
| Preceded by | Napoleon B. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | John F. Reif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1926 Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Died | March 23, 2020 (aged 93) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Spouse |
Maxine Knight (m. 1945–2010) |
| Education | University of Tulsa College of Law (LL.B.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Eugene Lavender[1] (July 19, 1926 – March 23, 2020) was an American judge who served as Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, serving from 1965 until 2007.[2] He served as the Court's Chief Justice from 1979 to 1981.[3] Lavender died on March 23, 2020, at the age of 93.[4][5]