Born in Luverne, Alabama. Served as Flight Instructor and Assault Glider Pilot during World War II. Post World War II flying career began at Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University). Nationally recognized as a leader in aircraft slaes and service. Continualy active in all phases of general aviation longer than any other Alabama operator. Co-founder of Montgomery Aviation Corporation 1945. Later organized Birmingham Aviation and Huntsville Aviation. Served as president of Montgomery chapter, Air Force Association. Selected AFA (State of Alabama) "Man of the Year" 1973. President, Montgomery Aero Club, Alabama Air Service Operators, National Taxi Conference. Chairman, Alabama Aviation hall of Fame Board 1984.