A. Clifford Jones

A. Clifford Jones
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 7th district
In office
1965–1988
Personal details
Born February 13, 1921
St. Louis, Missouri
Died October 9, 1996
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Nan Thornton
Children 4 (2 sons, 2 daughters)
Alma mater Princeton University
Washington University
Occupation lawyer, businessman

A. Clifford Jones (February 13, 1921 - October 9, 1996) was an American politician who served in the Missouri Senate and the Missouri House of Representatives. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 until 1946, in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Jones was appointed city clerk of Ladue, Missouri, from 1948 until 1950. He elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1950, serving until 1958 when he was the Republican nominee for St. Louis County supervisor.[1] He served as Missouri Senate Republican floor leader from 1971 to 1976.

Jones died of cancer on October 9, 1996. His body was donated to the Washington University School of Medicine.[2]

References

  1. ↑ James C. Kirkpatrick. Official Manual State of Missouri 1975-1976. Jefferson City, Missouri: Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. pp. 94–95.
  2. ↑ "Clifford Jones obituary". The Nevada Daily Mail. October 11, 1996.


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