Background
Symons, Jerry Barton was born on August 17, 1942 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of James Lyndell and Stella Pauline Symons.
Symons, Jerry Barton was born on August 17, 1942 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of James Lyndell and Stella Pauline Symons.
Bachelor, Illinois College, 1964. Diploma, Air University, United States Air Force, 1983.
Disc jockey Station WLDS, Jacksonville, 1961-1964. News and sports director Station WLDS-AM-FM, 1964-1981. Manager Stations WLDS-WEAI, 1981-1986.
Vice president, general manager Station WLDS, since 1986. Vice president Saga communcications Illinois, Jacksonville, since 1986. Chairman All-Star Basketball Game, Jacksonville, since 1979.
Director Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville, since 1986. Deacon Center Christian Church, Jacksonville, since 1983. Panelist Morgan County United Way, Jacksonville, 1983-1985.
Member Illinois Broadcasters Association (Silver Dome award 1985), National Association Broadcasters. Lodge: Kiwanis (Jacksonville) (president 1987-1988).
Married Sharon Lee Baker, August 28, 1964. Children: Amy Lynn, Stephen Christopher.