Former National Museum of Language Vice-President Jack D. Jones, 89, passed away on March 27, 2015. He died of a stroke in Asheville, NC where he had moved to from Bowie, MD, a few years ago.
Jack served in the US Army for over two years prior to joining the National Security Agency, where he served as a linguist. He retired in 1998, with 37 years of service. His dedication to language and service to the country will continue to inspire those who knew and loved him.