- Born in Campbellton, FL
- Graduated from Campbellton High School, 1940
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag, 1943, MA, 1952
- Taught at Malone and Greenwood High Schools, 1946-56
- Assistant County Extension Agent, Madison County, 1956-62
- County Extension Director, Calhoun County, 1962-72
- County Extension Director, Leon County, 1973-81
- Judged State Parliamentary Procedure contest 6 times
- Honorary State FFA Degree
- Distinguished Service Award, National Assoc. of County Agents
- Lion's Club member for 55 years, held all offices
- Southern Baptist Church member, 71 yrs., deacon 50 yrs.
- President Florida Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi