C. Fred Jones | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
In office 1970–1992 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Auburndale, Florida | April 19, 1930
Died | July 9, 2015 Auburndale, Florida | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Vivian Juanita Cannon |
Residence | Auburndale, Florida |
Alma mater | University of Florida |
Occupation | citrus/cattle farmer |
C. Fred Jones (April 19, 1930 – July 9, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
Jones was born in 1930 in Auburndale, Florida. He was an alumnus of the University of Florida, earning a B.S. and B.A. in 1952. He became a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity in 1950. After attending university, he served in Europe with the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1954. He was elected as Mayor of Auburndale in 1962 serving until 1964.[1]
He represented Polk County and parts of surrounding counties in the Florida House of Representatives from 1970 to 1992.[2] He was a Democrat.[3]
Jones was married to Vivian Juanita Cannon, also a native of Auburndale; with her he had three children.[1] His religion was Baptist and he was a farmer by profession, in the citrus and cattle industry. He was also a member of the local Auburndale Rotary Club and American Legion.[1] Jones died at an Auburndale, Florida hospice on July 9, 2015, at the age of 85.[4]