- Born in Martin Mississippi, June 26, 1935
- Graduated high school in Martin
- Graduated with BS in Ag, Mississippi State Univ., 1957
- Graduated with Masters Degree, MSU, 1961
- Graduated with PhD in Ag Ed, Cornell Univ., 1967
- Joined faculty of the Univ. of Fl, Ag Ed., 1967
- Promoted to department chair, 1975
- Served as Pres. of the Florida Assoc. of Voc. & Adult Teacher Educators from 1975 to 2000
- Served as Pres. of American Assoc. of Teacher Edu. in Ag 1984
- Served as President of NVATA, 1986-87
- Served as President of FVA, 1989-90
- Served as Chief Marshall, UF Commencement ceremonies for over 25 years
- Received the FFA Honorary State Farmer Degree, 1973
- Received the FFA Honorary American Farmer Degree, 1982
- Earned the Southern Region Outstanding Service Award, NVATA, 1987 & 89
- Retired in 2001
- INDUCTED INTO THE FLORIDA FFA HALL OF FAME, 2008
