Opinion
Opinion Delivered September 13, 2007
On September 3, 2007, Honorable Howard Templeton, Circuit Judge, Second Judicial Circuit-Retired, lost his long and valiant battle with cancer and other health issues. On the sad occasion of his passing, the Arkansas Supreme Court wishes to acknowledge his life of service to the Arkansas legal system and to express our sympathy to his wife, Carol, and his family.
Judge Templeton's contributions to the bench and bar began in 1966 upon his graduation from the University of Arkansas Law School. He practiced law until his election to the bench in 1976 and ably served the citizens of the Second Judicial Circuit for 25 years until his retirement in 2002. In addition, Judge Templeton served the Arkansas judiciary as President of the Arkansas Judicial Council, and he was selected by his fellow judges as the Second Circuit's first administrative judge. Howard Templeton distinguished himself on the bench and had the respect and admiration of his fellow judges.
The Arkansas Supreme Court salutes Judge Howard Templeton for an extraordinary life on and off the bench. The attorneys and judges of the state have been enriched by his service. His community, his church, his friends, and his family have been enriched by his presence.
Chief Justice Jim Hannah, Justice Tom Glaze, Justice Don Corbin, Justice Robert Brown, Justice Annabelle Clinton-Imber, Justice Jim Gunter, Justice Paul Danielson.