[5] Though Adams recognized his mistake after his arrival, Jones stayed and was assigned to teach chemistry, math, and biology.

[6] Jones assumed the duties of the registrar and dean of men, and formed the GSU Tiger Marching Band.

[6] In 1970, the Louisiana Board of Education waived the mandatory retirement requirement at age 65 for Jones.

In 1967, Jones won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Coach of the Year Award.

[12] Players that he coached who reached Major League Baseball included Ralph Garr, Tommie Agee, Cleon Jones, and Johnny Jeter.

[1][13][14] Jones died at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston, Louisiana, on April 9, 1982, due to complications from gallstone surgery.

[2][11] Over 2,000 attended his memorial service at Grambling State, including Louisiana politicians Joe Waggonner, Alphonse Jackson, and Charles C.