Native of Union County, South Carolina
1954 graduate of Union High School

Retired, SC State Trooper after 28 years and 5 months service
Retired, Long Distance Truck Driver (livestock hauler for six years)
Resident of Spartanburg County for over 43 years
Member of SC Trooper Association
Member of Spartanburg County Livestock Association
Member Roebuck Masonic Lodge #357
Member Hejaz Temple AAONMS of Greenville, SC
Spouse:   Geraldine B. Adams
Children:  Kim Adams Nelson
Grandchildren:  Adam, Shelby and Sammie
Other activities/interests:  Hunting, fishing, listening to bluegrass music
Serving on County Council for 3rd Term (11th year)