- Born in Venon, FL
- Graduated from Vernon High School, Vernon, FL, 1941
- Attended the University of Florida, Auburn University and
- Florida State University
- Taught at Shanks High School, Quincy, FL, 1949-51
- Taught at Earnest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, FL, 1952-54
- Taught at Chipley High School, Chipley, FL, 1955-56
- Taught at Vernon High School, Vernon, FL, 1956-64
- Director of Support Services, Washington Co. Schools, 1964-82
- Consultant for Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, 1984-86
- Board of Trustees, Chipola Jr. College, 1972-76
- Consultant to Okaloosa Walton Comm. College, 1982-84
- Won Ford Tractor in FFA Mechanical Contest
- Won bull in livestock improvement contest sponsored by FFA and Sears
- Won State Forestry contests several times at Vernon High Shcool
- Served two years on FFA Executive Committee
- Served as Mayor of Vernon, FL during the 1950's