Family
History
My family was one of the founding fathers of Lawton in
1901, even before Oklahoma became a state (1907). We
opened Wolverton's which was electrical in nature. We also
had a hotel among other things. We won our lot by 'lot'.
However, we also acquired land outside of
Lawton near Chattanooga through the Homestead Act.
School Attended
I attended Washington Elementary, John Adams
and then Tomlinson Jr. High School.
I then attended Lawton High School, was very
active in ROTC, going to basic at age 17.
I then attended Cameron
University where I got my degree in Bio-Chemistry. I
still go back and see some of my teachers. You should
visit the new Science building there.
Army Unit
I went into Active Duty Army right out
of college. I was a second Lt. and came in first in my OBC
(Officer Basic Course). I was in the Armor Branch.
2bdge 2AD 1btn 67 Armor at Ft. Hood, Texas. Before that,
during my reserve time while I was in high school and College, I
was in 3btn 378th Reg. 95th Division in Lawton, Oklahoma.
When I went back into reserves I was in 245th Btn of 420 Bge.
(Note: Steve's wife typed this in and doesn't remember the
abbreviations for the Brigade and Battalion! Sorry guys).
Current Job
When I got out of the Army, I worked
temporarily at Ciba Gigey and then taught school. I now
work and have for nearly 15 years, at ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge.
Activities
I enjoyed going on a Mission Trip to
Del Rio, Texas where we ministered across the border into
Mexico, this past summer.
I also enjoy leisure time on the computer and
doing puzzles.
Church
I grew up Methodist and my wife
Baptist, but we both ended up attending Assembly of God
churches, in which we raised our children.
Interests
My interests include: Science,
science fiction, history. I love watching TLC and
Discovery (as does my entire family). LASC (Louisiana Arts
and Science Center), a good movie. Quiet things.
Working out.
