- Born in Lake City, FL
- Attended Columbia High School, Lake City,FL
- Graduated from U of F with BA & Masters In Ag Ed
- Taught at Mt. Tabor School (1-8), Lake City, FL
- Principal of Lulu School, (1-8), Lulu, FL
- Taught at Chiefland High School, Chiefland, FL, 1941-64
- Advisor to 3 State Public Speaking Contest winners
- Advisor to 33 recipients of State Farmer Degree
- Advisor to 4 recipients of American Farmer Degree
- Advisor to eight State FFA Officers
- Maintained a "Superior" chapter rating for 19 years
- Received Honorary American Farmer Degree, 35th Natl. Conv.
- Served as Vice Chairman of Columbia Co. ASC Comm., 1972-75
- Supt. of Tri-County Youth Show for 8 years
- Considered the "Father of Windbreak Planting", in Levy Cty.
- Honored at "P.T. Dicks Day" at Chiefland HS, June 21, 1975, for service and dedication.
- Died April 16, 1998