Jordan Phillips reported to TBGB that Rev. Arthur T. Jones, co-founder of the Florida Mass Choir, died yesterday. TBGB extends its condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Jones, and to the Florida Mass Choir community.
WLUW Chicago’s Gospel Memories will feature a special tribute to Rev. Jones on its Saturday, May 11 radio broadcast.
Read more about Rev. Jones and his passing at Gospel Music Fever: A.T. Jones.
Here’s a link to the obituary Caitlin Johnston wrote for the Tampa Bay Times: A.T. Jones.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.