He graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and the U.S. Navy. He married Paula Miller, the love of his life. They were married for 50 years. He worked in sales for over 40 years with Pitney Bowes and Buskro West. He was Exalted Ruler four times at the Clovis Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his mother Armanda; his wife Paula; daughter Jeanine; son Jeffrey and his wife Veronica; and two grandchildren, Lauren and Jeffrey.