Background
Jones, Edward Witker was born on March 25, 1929 in Toledo. Son of Mason Beach and Gertrude (Witker) Jones.
Jones, Edward Witker was born on March 25, 1929 in Toledo. Son of Mason Beach and Gertrude (Witker) Jones.
Bachelor, William College, 1951. Bachelor's Degree, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1954. Doctor of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1978.
Rector, Christ Church, Oberlin, Ohio., 1957-1968; executive assistant to bishop and planning officer, Diocese of Ohio, Cleveland, 1968-1971; rector, St. James' Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1971-1977; bishop, Episcopalian Diocese of Indianapolis, since 1977. Lecturer homiletics, 1963-1967.
Board of directors Ohio Chapter American Civil Liberties Union, 1964-1967, Lorain County Child Welfare Department, Ohio, 1964-1968, Lancaster Tomorrow, 1975-1977, Indianapolis United Way, 1978-1983, Indianapolis Urban League, since 1982. Board visitors DePauw University, 1982-1985. Member Urban Bishops Coalition.
Married Anne Shelburne, July 13, 1963. Children: Martha, Caroline, David.