- 1947 Graduate of McClenaghan High School (Entered United States Army upon graduation
from high school)
- 1955 Graduate of Furman University with double major in Psychology and Business
Administration
- Received fellowship to Duke University and received degree in Industrial Relations
- McClenaghan High School
- Won several awards in football
- Named to the South Carolina Shrine Bowl Team as a senior
- Played football with US Army Service Teams 1947-51
- Furman University
- As a Senior he was named to the South Carolina All State Collegiate Football Team
- As a Senior he was named to the All Southern Conference Football Team
- As a Senior he was First Team All Southern Scholastic
- Key player on 1953 Furman University's football team which was considered by
many to be their most outstanding team for the period 1936‐1960's
- Four year letterman at Furman in football
- Graduated Cum Laude with Honors
- Community
- He worked 17 years with the Boy Scouts of America
- Coached youth football
- Chaired his Church's Library Board
- Served on the Hospital Board
- Mentored underprivileged children