Retired Circuit Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt has died

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Retired Circuit Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, father of Congressman Robert Aderholt, has died, after a brief battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home in Hayleyville. He was 85 years old.

Judge Aderholt served as judge of the Court of Law and Equity in Winston County from 1962 until 1973. He was elected to circuit judge of the Alabama 25th Judicial Circuit in 1976 and served there until his retirement in 2008.

Congressman Aderholt announced his father’s death. “He served the public for more than 50 years and presided over each case that came before him with integrity, and with impartiality. He is someone who had a brilliant legal mind; but most importantly, he always had compassion for all individuals, regardless of their background, level of income or social standing.

“He was a man with a strong faith in Christ, who had a great love for his family and his God. In addition to his responsibilities on the bench, he was a businessman and pastored Fairview Congregational Church in Hackleburg, Alabama, for 47 years.

“Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt will be missed by so many, but he leaves such a rich and enduring legacy for his family and everyone who knew him.”

Gov. Kay Ivey posted on social media, “Congressman Aderholt and his family are most certainly in my prayers for the loss of his father, Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt. @Robert_Aderholt, I know you’ll keep the memories of him close. Losing a parent is difficult, but I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.”

Rep. Terri Sewell stated, “Please join me in keeping Rep. @Robert_Aderholt and his family in your prayers after the passing of his father, Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt.”

Rep. Mike Rogers posted on Twitter, “I am praying for my friend and colleague @Robert_Aderholt as he and his family mourn the passing of his father Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt.”