Jones was born in Carriere, Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada, and was educated at the Belair Presbyterian Primary School until 1943.

[3] He subsequently worked in Aruba in the oil refineries for nine years, then in 1953 migrated to the United Kingdom, determined to study law.

[3] He returned to Grenada in 1964 to start a private law practice but the following year moved into government service as a magistrate.

In 1984, he was elected to the House of Representatives of Grenada, winning the St. Andrew's South West constituency under the New National Party (NNP).

[4] Popularly known as "Uncle Ben", Jones died in his sleep at his home in Carriere, St. Andrew's, at the age of 80,[4] and was given a state funeral.