He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1965 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina in 1966.
In 1972, he became Director of development at Chatham (Virginia) Hall, while in 1974, he became an instructor of accounting at the University of the South, retaining the post until 1977.
[1] In 2000 an allegation was made against Bishop Jones alleging that he had a sexual relationship with a parishioner and parish employee who sought pastoral counseling from him when he was the rector of a parish in Kentucky, hence violating Title IV, Canon 1.
In exchange for Jones' resignation, the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council agreed to give him a $170,000 settlement.
The agreement included forgiving his home mortgage with the diocese, which had a balance of slightly less than $55,000, and the remainder covering 15 months of his salary, minus travel pay.