Alabama A&M professor, logo designer dies

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A longtime professor and alumnus of Alabama A&M University has died.

In a Facebook post, the University said Dr. George E. Jones, an alumnus of the Class of 1959, died April 25 in Huntsville.

After graduating, Jones found his way back to A&M, teaching in the industrial technology department. His greatest claim to fame, however – the creation of University logos.

He was predeceased by his wife, Dr. Bessie Jones, Dean of the former College of Arts and Sciences (now College of Business and Public Affairs) and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

The public viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Monday, May 2 at the Royal Funeral Home (4315 Oakwood Ave, Huntsville). The funeral will be held at noon on Monday, May 2 at First Missionary Baptist Church (3509 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville) with Dr. Don Darius Butler officiating. Jones will rest one hour before services. Interment will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens.