- Born in Lithia, FL, 2-9-26
- Graduated from Pinecrest High School, 1943
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag, 1950
- Graduated from University of Florida, MA, 1958
- Taught at Brandon High School, Brandon, FL, 1950-64
- Taught at Turkey Creek High School, Plant City, FL, 1967-72
- Taught at Plant City High School, Plant City, FL, 1972-84
- Taught at Tampa Bay Tech and Brewster Tech, Tampa, FL, 1986-98
- Served in the U.S. Navy, honorable discharge
- Treasurer, FVATA, 1968
- President, Kiwanis Club of Plant City, 1991
- GTE Community Enrichment Award, 1986
- Agricultural Educator of the Year Award, 1996, presented by FL Citrus Mutual
- Member of First Baptist Church of Brandon, 47 yrs.
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