He was born on November 25, 1934 and grew up in Ozark Alabama.
He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
He retired from Devoe and Raynolds Paint Company in Montgomery, Alabama after 32 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his 5 siblings.
He is survived by his 3 children and grandchildren.
He was laid to rest with military honors at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery, Alabama.