Graduated from Tennessee University with Bachlors of Science Degree.
Served in Korea in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1950-1952.
Worked for WFEC, WAME,and WMBM radio stations as a DJ.
Graduated with a B.S.from Tennessee State University, where he played football. Joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. Moved to Florida in 1952. Had four children, two sons and two daughters.