y father was a man of honor, hard working, and love for his children. He grew up in Locust Grove, Oklahoma and graduated from the H.S. He wanted to be a dentist and attended college at N.S.U., Tahlequah, OK. He didn't have transportation but walked in the hopes of catching a ride. He wasn't able to finish college. He met my Mom, Gale Wood and they married in July 1961. IDaddy worked for the pipleine but found it to be too dangerous. He learned a trade as a finsih carpenter. He did this until his passing in July 1990. my Dad is still my role model in all i do in my life, decisions, and relationships. Wado.