Background
Jones, William Maurice was born on January 12, 1930 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Warren Francis and Margaret (Scott) Jones.
Jones, William Maurice was born on January 12, 1930 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Warren Francis and Margaret (Scott) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Union U., 1951; Master of Sciences, University Georgia, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University Southern California, 1955.
Instructor chemistry, University of Southern California, 1955-1956; assistant professor, U. Florida, 1956-1961; associate professor, U. Florida, 1961-1965; professor, U. Florida, 1965-1990; distinguished service professor, U. Florida, since 1990; department chairman, U. Florida, 1968-1973.
Member American Chemical Society (national symposium Executive officer organic division, Chairman.nat. advanced organic examinations committee 1974-1982, Executive Committee organic division 1984-1986, petroleum research fund advisory board since 1986, chairman since 1991), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Elizabeth Rose Nordwall, January 28, 1956. Children: Kevin Scott, Sigrid Elizabeth, Kimberly Anne.