- Born in Eastman, Georgia
- Graduated from Dodge High School, Eastman, Georgia 1955
- Graduated from University of Georgia BSA 1966
- Graduated from University of Florida Master Agriculture 1971
- Taught at Westwood Middle School, Gainesville, Fl. 1964-1965
- Taught at North Marion High School, Ocala, Fl. 1966-1967
- Taught at Dunnellon High School, Dunnellon, Fl. 1969-1972
- Taught at Santa Fe High School, Alachua, Fl. 1972-1984
- Taught at Mebane Middle School, Alachua, Fl. 1984-1989
- Honorary State Farmer Degree
- Honorary American Farmer Degree
- U. S. Army 1953-1958
- U. S. Army Reserve 1958-1978 Retired Major
