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Former UNA coach Bill Jones dies
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:49 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:49 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:49 a.m.
FLORENCE — Former University of North Alabama basketball coach and athletic director Bill Jones died late Tuesday.
He was 72.
Jones led UNA to the 1979 Division II national championship, the first national title in any sport. Jones died after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Joan, sons Kem and Rex, and daughter Pam.
Jones coached the Lions from 1974-1988 and posted a a 259-141 record, He also served as associate athletic director from 1977-87, and then became the school’s first fulltime athletic director with no coaching responsibilities in November 1987. He held that position until his retirement in 1994.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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August 22, 2008 11:43:46 am
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My condolences to the family. Those were great times for me..following the UNA team to a championship.
August 22, 2008 1:04:38 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Jones' passing. He was a sweetheart and an awesome Coach. His wife taught my kids at Forest Hills, and she was also a positive influcence on my kids. He will be missed by all of us who has been blessed to have known him. God bless him, and Mrs. Jones. Give her and the rest of the family some peace and comfort.
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