- Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi
- Graduated from Ruth High School, Ruth, Miss., 1937
- Graduated from Mississippi State with BS and MA
- Attended Southern Mississippi
- Attended University of Florida
- Taught at Sumrall High School, Sumrall, Miss., 1947-51
- Taught at Enon High School, Tylertown, Miss., 1951-53
- Taught at Ruth High School, Ruth, Miss., 1953-58
- Taught at Jefferson High School, Fayette, Miss., 1958-63
- Taught at Leesburg High School, Leesburg, FL, 1963-81
- Aviation Industry, 1940-45
- Governor's Forestry Award, 1st place, State
- Teacher of Teacher Award, Silver
- Sang in Navy National Choir
- Kiwannis Club Member, 45 Years
- Died April 6, 2003