Age, Biography and Wiki
William Joel Blass was born on 19 October, 1917 in Clinton, Mississippi, U.S., is an American judge. Discover William Joel Blass's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
19 October, 1917 |
| Birthday |
19 October |
| Birthplace |
Clinton, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Date of death |
23 October, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Pass Christian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 19 October.
He is a member of famous with the age 95 years old group.
William Joel Blass Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, William Joel Blass height not available right now. We will update William Joel Blass's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
William Joel Blass Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William Joel Blass worth at the age of 95 years old? William Joel Blass’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated William Joel Blass's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
|
William Joel Blass Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
William Joel Blass (October 19, 1917 – October 23, 2012) was an American war veteran, attorney, educator, and politician.
Joel Blass was born in Clinton, Mississippi and was educated in Mississippi and Louisiana during the Great Depression.
He graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Law in 1940 and received a commission as second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry through the LSU ROTC program.
During World War II, Blass served with the Third Army in Europe through VE Day.
He received the Bronze Star and attained the rank of major.
Blass returned to military service during the Korean War.
Blass moved to Wiggins in Stone County, Mississippi with his wife and daughters in 1947 to work in an established law practice, but soon started his own law firm.
In 1953, Blass was elected to Stone County's legislative seat and served two terms, during the turbulent years of the racist White Citizen's Council, which he opposed.
He retired from the State legislature in 1960.
Blass continued with his law practice in Wiggins and also maintained a law office in Gulfport, MS.
During the 1960s, Blass served on the faculty at the University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford, MS for 6 years.
During that tenure, he was named Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1965, and was awarded the Teacher's Excellence Award in 1969.
After leaving the University, he settled into the practice of law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
In 1989, Blass was appointed by the Governor of Mississippi to fill an unexpired term on the Supreme Court of Mississippi, but was defeated in a 1990 election for a full term on the Court.
Blass returned to the University of Mississippi School of Law in the Spring of 1992 to serve one semester in the Whitten Chair of Law and Government as distinguished lecturer on Admiralty law.
In 1995, a Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Inns of Court was organized and named for three distinguished jurists, including Justice Blass, who "...typify the high ethical, professional, and personal lives that members of the bar would aspire to emulate".
For the years 1999-2000, Justice Blass received the Mississippi State Bar Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Joel Blass has five children, nine grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.
He is buried in Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery, Pass Christian, Mississippi.
