Bob Jones Jr. | |
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2nd President of Bob Jones University | |
In office 1947–1971 | |
Preceded by | Bob Jones Sr. |
Succeeded by | Bob Jones III |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Reynolds Jones Jr. October 19, 1911 Montgomery, Alabama |
Died | November 12, 1997 Greenville, South Carolina | (aged 86)
Spouse | Fannie May Holmes |
Children | 3, including Bob Jones III |
Alma mater | Starke's University School University of Pittsburgh University of Chicago Northwestern University |
Profession | College president, actor, art collector |
Robert Reynolds Jones Jr. (October 19, 1911 – November 12, 1997) was the second president and chancellor of Bob Jones University. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Jones was the son of Bob Jones Sr., the university's founder. He served as president from 1947 to 1971 and then as chancellor until his death.