Patrick Burrus Jones (September 11, 1934-January 15, 2019)
Patrick Burrus Jones Patrick Burrus Jones, Jr. was born on September 11, 1934, in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama [1-18]. He was the only child born to Patrick Burrus Jones and Reba Pilcher [1-18]. Patrick spent his formative years growing up in Dothan, Alabama, where his family was well-known for their impressive pedigree and pioneering spirit that helped in the founding of Houston County [20]. To support his family, Patrick's father operated the Burroughs Adding Machine Company and Pilcher Gin [3-4, 21-25]. His father's entrepreneurial endeavors and his parents' civic involvement made them prominent members of society within their community [3-4]. Patrick received his early education winding his way through the Houston County, Alabama, school system until graduating from Dothan High School in 1952 [26-30]. As a student, Patrick displayed his parents' willingness to participate in civic affairs, becoming a member of the drives committee, the golf team, and th...