Dr. Johnnie A. Jones Sr. was an American civil rights attorney who died early Saturday morning, April 23, 2022.
He was instrumental in the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott in 1953.
Jones attended the West Feliciana Parish education system from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Jones attended the Southern University Demonstration School for high school (now known as Southern Lab).
He attended Southern University before joining the military.
Earlier in 2021, the US Army granted the honor to Jones and Ozzie Fletcher, a 99-year-old former soldier, who had had their battle experiences neglected for decades despite winning the medals during the famous Operation Overlord.
From 1972 to 1976, Jones was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
He was 102 years old.
Johnnie Jones cause of death
He died at the Veterans hospital in Jackson, Louisiana.
He died naturally due to his old age.
Johnnie Jones wife and children
Jones’ goddaughter was Mada McDonald,
Johnnie Jones net worth
He was worth 4 million dollars which stemmed from his retirement funds and exploits in the military
When is Johnnie Jones Funeral?
The Funeral of Jones is pending as of 2022.
