William Fuqua Explained

William Fuqua
Term Start:July 27, 1995
Term End:December 11, 1995
Birth Date:4 November 1930

William G. Fuqua (born November 4, 1930)[1] was a justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court from July to December 1995.

Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Fuqua's father served as mayor of the town. Fuqua served on the Circuit Court of Logan County, Kentucky, from 1970 until his retirement in June 1995.[1] The following month, he was appointed by Governor Brereton C. Jones to serve for a brief period as a justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court,[2] to a seat vacated by the retirement of Thomas B. Spain. Fuqua said he would not be a candidate in the special election to fill the remainder of the term.[3]

Beginning in 1997, Fuqua became a frequent guest on the radio show Kentucky Living on WRUS-AM.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Messenger-Inquirer (July 25, 1995), p. 15.
  2. Web site: Kentucky Living Episode 1184. October 1, 2005. Kentucky Living.
  3. News: Ex-Circuit Judge to Fill in on High Court . Associated Press . Lexington Herald-Leader . July 28, 1995.