Jim Jones (Idaho politician)

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

Jim Jones
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 20, Seat B district
In office
December 1996 – December 1998
Preceded byRobbi King
Succeeded bySher Sellman
Personal details
Born(1922-09-17)September 17, 1922
Birmingham, Alabama
DiedOctober 3, 2012(2012-10-03) (aged 90)
Mountain Home, Idaho
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Loretta J. Jones
Children1
ResidenceMountain Home, Idaho
Alma materBoise State University
OccupationPolitician
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy  United States Army

Early life

On September 17, 1922, Jones was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Jones' parents were William Henry and Nannie Jones. Jones had two elder siblings. In 1942, Jones graduated from Jones Valley High School.[1][2]

Education

Jones attended University of Alabama. In 1972, Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Boise State University.[1][2]

Career

In military, Jones served in the United States Navy. Jones was an Aviation Radioman. Jones also served in the United States Army. Jones was a chief warrant officer in the Criminal Investigations Division in the United States Army, until 1965.[2]

On November 5, 1996, Jones won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 20, seat B. Jones defeated Sher Sellman with 51.6% of the votes.[3][1]

Personal life

Jones' wife is Loretta J. Jones. They have one child. Jones and his family live in Mountain Home, Idaho.[1]

On October 3, 2012, Jones died in Mountain Home, Idaho. Jones was cremated.[2]

References
  1. "Jim Jone's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  2. "Jim Jones". mountainhomesnews.com. October 5, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  3. "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 1996. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
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