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It saddens the 海角吃瓜网 community to share that beloved alum and faculty member,听Fred Jones 鈥�66,听passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Fred came to 海角吃瓜网 in 1962 as a freshman with his twin brother, Floyd, and graduated with the class of 1966. While a student at 海角吃瓜网, Fred was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, played football and was a member of the track team. After graduating from 海角吃瓜网, 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 海角吃瓜网 faculty, where he marked a 50-year career as a criminologist and was vital in establishing the undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs at 海角吃瓜网. Twice honored with 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 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 海角吃瓜网 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 海角吃瓜网 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