- Born in Lincolnton, Ga
- Graduated from Berry Academy High School, 1929
- Graduated from Berry College, BS, 1934
- Graduated from University of Georgia, BS, 1937
- Graduated from University of Florida, MS, 1955
- Taught at Four Points Elem. School, Lincolnton, GA, 1934-36
- Taught at Ga. Vocational and Trades School, Monroe, GA, 1937-40
- Taught at Lexington High School, Lexington, GA, 1940-41
- Taught at Winterville High School,Winterville, GA, 1941-44
- Taught at Brooksville High School, Brooksville, FL, 1944-56
- Taught at Lake Wales High School, Lake Wales, FL, 1956-74
- Received Honorary State Farmer Degree in Florida
- Received Honorary American Farmer Degree, 1974
- Started FFA chapter, land lab program at Lake Wales High School, 1956
- Advisor to nine (9) recipients of the State Farmer Degree
- Advisor to Three (3) recipients of the American Farmer degree
- Polk County Vo Ag Teachers Assoc. Award for 39 yrs. service
- Lake Wales High School Agricultural Complex named after him, 1990
- Lake Wales Kiwanis Club, 33 yrs.
- Received 50 Years Alumni Award from Berry College, 1984
- Twenty-five years of active service to Black Hills Passion Play in Lake Wales, FL
- Active member of Lake Wales United Methodist Church for 39 yrs.
- Died August 31, 2007