He was born in Natural Bridge and graduated from Natural Bridge High School.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Trinity Baptist Church, 947 Lyle St., Bedford.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. William Owsley and the Rev. Vernon DeLong officiating.

Arrangements are by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford.