- Born in Lake City, FL
- Graduated from Richardson High School, Lake City, FL, 1952
- Graduated from FAMU, Tallahassee, FL, BS Degree, 1961
- Graduated from FAMU, Tallahassee, FL, Master of Ed, 1973
- Taught at Minnie J. Niblack, Lake City, FL, 1962-69
- Taught at Richardson High School, Lake City, FL, 1969-74
- Taught at Columbia High School, Lake City, FL, 1974-96
- Worked with CETA/JTPA Program
- Worked as Employment Interviewer, Employment Office, 1974-93 (summers)
- Santa Fe Soil and Water Conservation Board member
- Active member of FL Retired Educators Assoc.
- Served in US Air Force for 4 years
- Past member of FVA
- Devoted member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Lake City, FL
