He holds a Ph.D. in American History from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor of divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. He and his wife, Phyllis, have a daughter, two sons and seven grandchildren.
He possesses a Ph.D. in American History from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor's degree in divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. His spouse is named Phyllis, they have three children (a daughter and two sons), and seven grandchildren.