Background
Jones, Odell was born on November 21, 1932 in Stephens, Arkansas, United States. Son of Roy and Alleotha (Lawson) Jones.
Jones, Odell was born on November 21, 1932 in Stephens, Arkansas, United States. Son of Roy and Alleotha (Lawson) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Baptist College, 1956. Master of Divinity, Union University, 1960. Doctor Ministry, Drew University, 1982.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Center Mississippi College, 1966. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Arkansas Baptist College, 1970.
Pastor, New Bethel Baptist Church, Hampton, Virginia, 1957-1960; pastor, Baptist Church, Church Road, Virginia, 1958-1960; pastor, Stephens Baptist Church, 1960-1965; dean religion, Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, 1960-1965; pastor, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Detroit, since 1965.
With United States Air Force, 1950-1953. Member Masons.
Married Martha B. Jones, December 25, 1963. Children: Alletha University, Yvette S.