Background
Jones, Joseph Louis was born on February 27, 1923 in Farmville, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Louis and Edna (Elcan) Jones.
manufacturing company executive
Jones, Joseph Louis was born on February 27, 1923 in Farmville, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Louis and Edna (Elcan) Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Poly Institute, 1947.
With, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1947-1988; production manager, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1961-1966; vice president carpet operations, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1966-1974; executive vice president, director, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1974-1983; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1983-1988; board directors, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Board directors Carpenter Technology, Reading, Pennsylvania, Armstrong World Industries.
Trustee Lancaster General Hospital Served to captain, infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers (director), The Club Pelican Bay (Naples, Florida). Club: Lancaster Country.
Married Dorothy Jeanne Jennings, June 21, 1949. Children: Joseph, Catherine, Carolyn.