- Born in Macclenny, FL, Feb. 2, 1933
- Graduated from Baker County HS, 1950
- Graduated from UF, BS in AG, 1955, MS in AG, 1956
- Graduated from Univ. of Texas, PHD, Plant Physiology, 1968
- Taught Ag in Sarasota
- Voted "Best Biology Teacher" in FL, 1964
- Taught one summer in India
- Taught two yrs. at the Lutheran Seminary, Austin, TX, 1969-70
- Taught Botany at LSU, 1970-77
- Listed in "Who's Who Among American Men of Science"
- Served in the Navy during the Korean War
- Pastor at churches in Bogalusa, LA, and Bryson City, 1977-83
- Died January 4, 2011
