| Margie Ackles Jones | |
| Fullname: | Marjorie Ackles Jones |
| Birth Date: | 1938 |
| Hometown: | Inglewood, CA |
| Death Date: | June 29, 2019 |
| Partner: | Charles Phillips |
| Retired: | 1960 |
| Highest Ws: | 4th (1959, 1960) |
| Discipline: | Ice dance |
Margie Ackles Jones (1938 – June 29, 2019) was an American figure skater, who competed in ice dance with Charles Phillips. The pair won the gold medal at the 1960 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.[1]
During her competitive career, Ackles lived in Los Angeles and worked as a secretary for an engineering firm. She and Phillips were coached by William Kipp.[2] Ackles retired from skating after the 1960 season and was engaged to be married to Ned Jones shortly afterwards.[3] She continued to teach and coach ice dancing for years after retirement. She skated and coached with the award winning Fabulous Forties synchronized ice dancing team for many years.
Ackles and her husband had three children: Timothy, Loreen and Randall.
Ackles died on June 29, 2019, at age 80.[4]
(with Phillips)
| Event | 1959 | 1960 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 4th | ||
| 2nd | 1st |