John “JD” Jones, 94, of Port Clinton, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 30, at H.B. Magruder Hospital. JD was born on Dec. 27, 1924 in Cheatham County, Tenn., the son of John A. and Effie (Bishop) Jones. He lived on a farm in Clarksville, Tenn. and graduated from Clarksville High School in 1942. JD joined the U.S. Navy, in January 1943, serving in the American and Pacific theatres as an aircraft mechanic, discharged in November 1946. He earned a BS from Austin Peay State College then received a MA from George Peabody College in 1951. JD began his career as a…
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