Born April 16, 1931. Attorney. Lay Minister, First Assembly of God. UK, BA. UK College of Law, LLD. KY Teachers' Retirement Bd. Franklin Co Bar Assoc. Honorary Rotarian. New Covenant Fellowship Bd. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. VFW. Hon doctorates from UK, MoSU, EKU, Lincoln Memorial Univ, MuSU. Boy Scout Silver Antelope Award, 1980. Speaker of the House 1968-1971. Lt. Governor 1972-1975. Acting Governor 1975. Governor 1976-80.