Born in Tucson, AZ, February 6, 1930. Came to know Jesus as personal Savior at age 6; dedicated life for full-time Christian Service at age of 14. Ordained to Christian ministry, 1963.

Married in 1951 to Mary Allen Fink who is on the Faculty of the School of Education at Liberty University. Have three sons, Glenn, Jerry, Gary; three daughters: Anne, Cathy, and Dawn. All are believers in Christ and are married and have their own families providing us with fifteen grandchildren.

1948-52 - United States Navy - Served 2 1/2 years aboard USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73) and a little over 1 year aboard USS IOWA (BB-61). Honorably discharged as FC2