I was born and reared in Johnston County, NC. I graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, NC. After graduation, I enlisted in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958. After service, I graduated from NC State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. I was employed by Carolina Power and Light Company and retired after 35 years of employment.

I was born and reared in Johnston County, NC. I graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, NC. After graduation, I enlisted in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958. After service, I graduated from NC State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. I was employed by Carolina Power and Light Company and retired after 35 years of employment.