I was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 30, 1950, but spent most of my life in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I met my wife, Terry, while a student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We married on July 2, 1971 and have three children, Tonia (age 40), Eric (age 38), and Gregory (age 36). We are also blessed to have seven grandchildren!