Background
Jones, Richard E. was born on March 25, 1938 in Troutman, North Carolina, United States. Son of Wiley E. and Sally R. (Reid) Jones.
Jones, Richard E. was born on March 25, 1938 in Troutman, North Carolina, United States. Son of Wiley E. and Sally R. (Reid) Jones.
Student, Jack Knell School Broadcasting, 1958.
Disc jockey and sports announcer Station WDSC, Dillon, South Carolina, 1958-1962, Station WSAY, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1962-1963. General manager Station WDAR, Darlington, South Carolina, 1963-1968. Sales manager, sports announcer Station WJMX, Florence, 1968-1969, Station WFMO, Fairmont, North Carolina, 1969-1970.
Sports director Station WITN-television, Washington, 1970-1976, almanac host, 1976-1983, news director, 1983-1985, farm director, country rover, since 1985. Announcer Salisbury Dodgers, 1963, Darlington Raceway Network, 1964-1971, East Carolina University Pirates, Greenville, North Carolina, 1972-1975. Anchorman Universal Racing Network.
Member National Farm Broadcasters, (named Sportscaster of Year North Carolina chapter 1974).
Married Lillian Ruth Chester, October 18, 1959. Children: Edward Glenn, Tamara Lynn.