蘑菇传媒

It saddens the 蘑菇传媒 community to share that beloved alum and faculty member,听Fred Jones 鈥�66,听passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Fred came to 蘑菇传媒 in 1962 as a freshman with his twin brother, Floyd, and graduated with the class of 1966. While a student at 蘑菇传媒, Fred was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, played football and was a member of the track team. After graduating from 蘑菇传媒, Fred pursued a master鈥檚 degree in Sociology at the University of Iowa and completed his Ph.D. in the Sociology of Deviant Behavior Program at Mississippi State University.

In 1970, Dr. Jones joined the 蘑菇传媒 faculty, where he marked a 50-year career as a criminologist and was vital in establishing the undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs at 蘑菇传媒. Twice honored with 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Distinguished Teaching Award, he also received the Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award, Double S Award and the Dick Buxton Award for his achievements and service to 蘑菇传媒 and the surrounding community. He was a valued faculty member and mentor to many students, faculty and staff.

There will be a celebration of life gathering for Fred from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, in the Matthew 蘑菇传媒 Room of College Hall. Light food will be served, and Fred鈥檚 family will be available to receive guests during this come-and-go, informal time. To read about Fred鈥檚 remarkable life, family, and service, please, see the听听posted at Overton Funeral Homes.听