Louis Jones
About
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Also Known As
Louis Marshall Jones
Birth Place
Niagra, Kentucky, USA
Died
February 19, 1998
Cause of Death
Complications From Several Strokes
Filmography
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D
(2013)
Song
Mojo
(1997)
Song
The War
(1994)
Other
Positive: Life With HIV
(1996)
Family & Companions
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Romona Jones
Wife
Singer, musician. Survived him.
Biography
Filmography
Music (Feature Film)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D
(2013)
Song
Mojo
(1997)
Song
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
The War
(1994)
Other
Cast (Special)
Positive: Life With HIV
(1996)
Life Events
1935
Toured with Bradley Kincaid who dubbed him with the name "Grandpa"
1943
Debut recording with Merle Travis as the Shepard Brothers
1946
Moved to Nashville, TN
1946
Premiere appearance on the "Grand Ole Opry"
1959
Joined the show permanently
1968
Featured on "Hee Haw" as Grandpa Jones
1980
Underwent open heart surgery
1994
Appeared in "Grand Ole Opry Live Christmas"
1998
Last appearance on the "Grand Ole Opry" on January 3
Family
Eugene W Jones
Brother
Survived him.
Mark A Jones
Son
Survived him.
Eloise Jones Hawkins
Daughter
Survived him.
Alisa J Wall
Daughter
Survived him.
Companions
Romona Jones
Wife
Singer, musician. Survived him.
