Sonny was born in Covington, Tennessee, moving to Illinois at the age of 17. He is a born again Christian and writes for God's glory.
He has written poetry and songs all his life, and writes mostly Country Christian poems and songs as well as some Country humor songs and poems.
Sonny's book, "Reflections In Time" published October 2011 by Xulon is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon as well as other Christian book stores