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It saddens the 黑料社 community to share that beloved alum and faculty member,听Fred Jones 鈥�66,听passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Fred came to 黑料社 in 1962 as a freshman with his twin brother, Floyd, and graduated with the class of 1966. While a student at 黑料社, Fred was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, played football and was a member of the track team. After graduating from 黑料社, Fred pursued a master鈥檚 degree in Sociology at the University of Iowa and completed his Ph.D. in the Sociology of Deviant Behavior Program at Mississippi State University.

In 1970, Dr. Jones joined the 黑料社 faculty, where he marked a 50-year career as a criminologist and was vital in establishing the undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs at 黑料社. Twice honored with 黑料社鈥檚 Distinguished Teaching Award, he also received the Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award, Double S Award and the Dick Buxton Award for his achievements and service to 黑料社 and the surrounding community. He was a valued faculty member and mentor to many students, faculty and staff.

There will be a celebration of life gathering for Fred from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, in the Matthew 黑料社 Room of College Hall. Light food will be served, and Fred鈥檚 family will be available to receive guests during this come-and-go, informal time. To read about Fred鈥檚 remarkable life, family, and service, please, see the听听posted at Overton Funeral Homes.听