Tex was born on Valentine's Day, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education. Tex worked in the public school system for many years, teaching high school English. He was  chosen by the University of Miami's AMBIENT program as one of their master teachers.   Tex also has extensive experience in the business world. He worked for eighteen years at the Federal Express Corporation, where he was a senior manager of Ground Operations. In addition to his week-day employment, Tex served for over two decades at a  Baptist church in Miami, where he held the offices of Sunday school director, discipleship training director, chairman of deacons, and Bible teacher. In 1994, he was ordained as the associate pastor of the church.  He resigned that position in October of 2003.  Recently, Tex served as Interim Pastor of a United Methodist Church in Miami.  During his tenure there he wrote and performed several new Christian songs based on the melodies from some popular top 40 hits.  He is currently Lay Leader of that church, where he preaches at times and teaches a training class for new Christians. Tex lives in Miami with his wife of thirty four years. His children all attended the University of Miami on academic scholarships.  His oldest daughter is a Doctor (Pathologist).    His son works for the University of Miami School of Arts and Sciences.   His youngest daughter is a Computer Programmer for a large Insurance Company. Tex is currently employed by a local municipality in Miami as the Supervisor of the Building Department.  His wife Linda works for the University of Miami School of Law. You can contact Tex at lovingod@bellsouth.net