Biography
A Senator from Alabama. Born in Munford, Talladega County, Ala. , February 8, 1940. Attended the Munford and Anniston public schools. Graduated from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1962, and from the University of Alabama law school 1965. Admitted to the Alabama bar in 1965 and commenced practice in Anniston. Served in the United States Army, first lieutenant 1965. United States magistrate 1967-1970. Member, Alabama house of representatives 1970-1974. Member, Alabama senate 1974-1978. Elected in a special election on November 7, 1978, as a Democrat to the United States Senate to complete the unexpired term of James B. Allen ending January 3, 1981. Served from November 8, 1978, until January 2, 1981. Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1980. Is a resident of Anniston, Ala.