Background
Jones, John Paul was born on July 4, 1921 in New York City.
Jones, John Paul was born on July 4, 1921 in New York City.
Student, William & Mary College, 1940—1941; Bachelor of Science, University Virginia, 1950.
Assistant planning engineer, Norfolk, Virginia, 1945—1952. Regional planning officer Federal Housing & Home Finance Agency, 1952—1957. Planning director Ebasco Superior vena cava syndrome, Incorporated, New York York City, 1958—1960.
City planning director Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1960—1970. Professional community planner Williams & Works, Incorporated, 1970—1980. Owner Jean Paul Jones Associates, Greenville, Michigan, since 1981.
Member Michigan Cultural Commn, 1961—1962, Grand Rapids Environs Technology Study, 1965—1970, Michigan State Council Arts, 1966—1967, Grand Rapids Housing Commission, 1967—1970, Public Transportation Council, 1973—1975. Visiting lecturer Michigan State University, 1971—1975. Chairman Professional Community Planner Registration Board, since 1978.
Served with United States Army, 1941-1944.
Son of Ottis Clyde and Wilhelmina Blanch Deborah (Rouark) Jones. Married Carrie Ward, February 18, 1944. Children: Peggy Allyn Brayman, Van Allen.