- Born in Double Springs, Winston County, Alabama
- Graduated from Ocala High School, Ocala, FL, 1941
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag Ed, Masters in Ag Ed and post-graduate work, Rank I
- Taught at Summerfield High School and Weirsdale High School, 1948-53
- Taught at Central Florida Comm. College, Ocala, FL, 1958-71
- Honorary State Farmer and American Farmer Degree
- Blue Key, University of Florida, Hall of Fame
- Active in organizing FFA Foundation
- Board of Directors, Florida FFA Foundation
- Registered Lobbiest , Florida House & Senate, 25 yrs
- University of Florida FFA Chapter, held all offices
- Worked 32 years with Florida Farm Bureau
- Citrus, cattle and row crop farmer entire life
- Kiwanis club member 50 years
- Developed aviation community in Weirsdale, FL
- Died 9-6-04