- Born in Lake Butler, FL
- Graduated from Union County High School, 1954
- Graduated from Univ. of FL, BSE, 1958
- Taught at Callahan High School, Callahan, FL, 1959-60
- Navigator, US Army, 1961-70
- Insurance - Self Employed, 1970-95
- Ten years active Naval Reserve, retired 1981, LCDR