I was born in 1948 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Sidney and Elsie Smith. I went elementary school in Milwaukee, Junior High in Cleveland Ohio and High School in Columbus, Ohio. I have an older sister, living in Columbus and a twin brother, who lives in Augusta, Georgia. I am married to Alice Bowles and we have seven children, six boys and one girl. They were born from 1970 to 1996.

At the present time I am a 2nd Semester student at Technology Education College studying to be an IT in Computer Applications. Being enrolled in an accelerated course, and starting classes March 14, 2003; my graduation date is July 16, 2004. I will receive an Associate's Degree.