Bowler,youth leader and executive director of YMCA in Madison County from 1947-88...born Nov. 25, 1926, In Madison County...member of the Alabama State Bowling Association Hall of Fame...longtime Officer in Alabama State Bowling Association...the first Huntsville bowler to be certified to instruct junior bowlers, and first local bowler to attend the national convention...leader in Dixie Youth, Dizzy Dean and Pony League baseball activities...lettered in basketball, baseball, football and track at West Huntsville High School (1944-47)...recruited in football and basketball by several colleges but chose to marry his high school sweetheart...served with Gen. MacArthurs Headquarters Co. in the Philippines, 1945-46.