- Born in Wauchula, Fl.
- Graduated from Wauchula High School, Wauchula, Fl. 1938
- Graduated from University of Florida, 1949
- Taught at Miami Agricultural Center, 1950
- Taught at Ft. Meade High School, Ft. Meade, Fl. 1951-1972
- Supervisor of Vocational Agriculture , Polk Co., 1972-1982
- Secretary of FVATA
- President of FVATA
- Mayor of Ft. Meade, one term
- President of Ft. Meade Rotary Club
- Served in the U.S. Army
- Received two Purple Hearts
- Received a Battle Field Commission
- Inducted into FFA Hall of Fame, Oct. 2011
- Died Dec. 31, 2008
