Background
Jones, Ernest Carl was born on February 17, 1921 in Atlanta, Louisiana, United States. Son of Rufus T. and Nena (Franks) Jones.
Jones, Ernest Carl was born on February 17, 1921 in Atlanta, Louisiana, United States. Son of Rufus T. and Nena (Franks) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Southwestern Louisiana Institute, 1941. Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Louisiana State University, 1962.
Faculty department economics, Louisiana Technology U., Ruston, 1947-1974; professor economics, Louisiana Technology U., Ruston, 1962-1974; head department economics and finance, Louisiana Technology U., Ruston, 1964-1974; head department finance, Miss State University, 1974-1985. Consultant Gulf South Research Institute, 1966, Louisiana Revenue Department, 1970-1971.
With United States Army, 1942-1945. Member Southern Economics Association, Southwestern Federation Administrative Disciplines, Finance Management Association, Louisiana Teachers Association (unit president 1963-1964), Lions (chairman education committee 1967-1968, 1st vice president 1968, president 1969), Kiwanis, National Block and Bridle Club (honorary), Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Sigmal Pi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Helen L. Worsham, December 25, 1944. Children: Kenneth Carl, Carol Annette.