Robert Gambrell Jones, known as Bob Jones (born May 9, 1939), is a former Louisiana politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and in the State Senate from 1972 to 1976. Entering politics as a Democrat, Jones became a Republican in 1978.[1]

Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones
Louisiana State Senator for Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes
In office
1972–1976
Preceded byA. C. "Ace" Clemons Jr.
Succeeded byWilliam L. McLeod
Louisiana State Representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes
In office
1968–1972
Personal details
Born (1939-05-09) May 9, 1939 (age 84)
Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
Louisiana
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocrat-turned-Republican (1978)
SpouseSarah Quinn Jones
ChildrenSam Houston Jones, II

Genin Quinn Jones
Anna Gambrelle J. DiGiglia

Jennifer Louise J. Schindler
OccupationStockbroker

References edit

  1. ^ "Bob Jones turns Republican", Minden Press-Herald, February 27, 1978, p. 1.

External links edit

  • [1] Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
  • Kathie Bordelon, ed. (January 2005). "Imperial Calcasieu Notes". Archived from the original on 2006-09-13. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  • [2] Archived 2006-09-01 at the Wayback Machine
  • Louisiana House of Representatives, 1880-2008 (Baton Rouge: Secretary of State)
  • Louisiana State Senators, 1880-2004 (Baton Rouge: Secretary of State)
Preceded by
(Three at-large members)
Louisiana State Representative (At-large for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes; later District 36)
Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones
(alongside Conway LeBleu, Harry Hollins, Bill McLeod and Bill Boyd)

1968–1972
Succeeded by
Six members in single member districts
Preceded by Louisiana State Senator for
Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes

Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones
1972–1976
Succeeded by