Jim Jones (Idaho politician) explained

Jim Jones
State House:Idaho
District:District 20, Seat B
Term Start:December 1996
Term End:December 1998
Predecessor:Robbi King
Successor:Sher Sellman
Birth Date:17 September 1922
Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama
Death Place:Mountain Home, Idaho
Alma Mater:Boise State University
Party:Republican
Occupation:Politician
Spouse:Loretta J. Jones
Children:1
Residence:Mountain Home, Idaho
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Allegiance: United States

Jim Jones (September 17, 1922 – October 3, 2012) is a former American politician from Idaho. Jones is a former Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives.

Early life

On September 17, 1922, Jones was born in Birmingham, Alabama. His parents were William Henry and Nannie Jones. He had two elder siblings. In 1942, he graduated from Jones Valley High School.

Education

Jones attended the University of Alabama in 1946 studying prelaw. In 1972, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Boise State University.

Career

Jones served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Radioman on a Consolidated PBY Catalina patrol airplane. He also served as a chief warrant officer in the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division from about 1948 until 1965.

On November 5, 1996, Jones won the election and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 20, seat B. Jones defeated Sher Sellman with 51.6% of the votes.[1] [2]

Personal life

Jones' wife is Loretta J. Jones. They have one child. He and his family live in Mountain Home, Idaho.[2]

On October 3, 2012, Jones died in Mountain Home, Idaho. Jones was cremated.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/1996/general/rsltgn96.htm . Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996 . sos.idaho.gov . November 5, 1996 . July 6, 2020.
  2. Web site: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/10660/jim-jones . Jim Jone's Biography . . July 6, 2020.
  3. Web site: https://www.mountainhomenews.com/story/1900920.html . Jim Jones . mountainhomesnews.com . October 5, 2012 . July 6, 2020.