- Born in Hazelhurst, GA; 8-29-23
- Family moved to Reddick, FL in 1923
- Graduated from Reddick High School, 1941
- Served in the U.S. Army, 1941-44
- Attended Florida Southern College, 1944-46
- Graduated from University of Florida, 1948
- Worked as a substitute teacher in Jasper, FL
- Taught one year at Bradenton, FL
- Moved back to Reddick to work on family farm, 1951-52
- Lived in Haines City, FL while waiting for job in Polk Cty.
- Taught at Frostproof High School, 1954-85
- FFA Alumni Member
- Member, First United Methodist Church
- Member,Frostproof Rotary
- Member, Frostproof CARC Center
- Died June 7, 2000