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Name |
Jones, Herman "Wimpy" |
Birthplace |
Webster Parish, Louisiana |
Born |
19 Dec 1905 |
Deceased |
30 Apr 1967 |
Deceased where |
Shreveport, Louisiana |
Education |
Graduate, Minden High School, 1924 |
Notes |
As senator, Jones served on the legislative Joint Segregation Committee and opposed desegregation at the height of the civil rights movement. |
Occupation |
Louisiana State Senator, Bossier/Webster Parish 1956-1960 Deputy State Fire Marshal Owner, Jones Kitchen, Minden, Louisiana Owner, Jones Southern Kitchen, Bossier City, Louisiana |
Spouse |
Georgia Ellen Doty Jones |
Titles & honors |
Member, Bossier City Planning Commission |
