EA, who is also known as Jr., joined the Orange Volunteer Fire Company in 1963 as a Junior Firefighter. He quickly progressed through the ranks as Lieutenant and Assistant Chief before serving as Fire Chief from 1982-1984. In recent years, EA has served as a business officer in various capacities. He is currently the company’s Chaplain and has held the position of Secretary, as well as served on the Board of Directors. EA has been certified in the following: Firefighter III, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, HTR Vehicle Rescue, Hazardous Materials-Operations, and Basic Pump & Arial Operations.

EA and his wife Temple have two children, Tracy and their late son Austin. The couple also has two grandchildren. EA is retired after working 34 years for Verizon Communications as a Central Office Technician. He also served in the US Air Force from 1966-1970 at Bergstrom AFB in Austin, Texas as a Firefighter.

Some of EA’s hobbies include spending time with his grandchildren, nscale model trains, Bible reading/studies and all activities at Mt Zion United Methodist Church and Rapidan UMC Charge Layleader. He is also active in local and state United Methodist Men's organizations. EA considers the Washington Redskins and Virginia Tech Hokies his favorite sports teams.

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