- Born in Defuniak Springs, Fl.
- Graduated from Walton Co. High School, Defuniak Springs, Fl. 1942
- Graduated from University of Florida, 1949
- Received Masters from University of Florida, 1951
- Taught at Trenton High School/Vets, Trenton, Fl. 1949-1951
- Taught at Branford High/Vets, Branford, Fl. 1985-1987
- District Conservationist USDA 1951-1981
- Chairman/Member of Suwannee River SWCD, 1981-99
- Honorary FFA Member of Numerous FFA Chapters
- Distinguished Service Award-Fl. Conservation Association
- Recognized for work with numerous Land Judging Teams
- Head of Top SWCD in Florida, 1954 & 1959 (Levy Co.)
- Head of Top SWCD in Florida, 1994 (Suwannee Co.)
- Member of Suwannee Conservation Dist., 1981-99
- Inducted into the National Assoc. of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hall of Fame, August 11, 2008
- Died January 19, 2013
