Philip L. Jones ’64

Phil died May 18, 2020, at his home in Sewickley, Pa. He grew up in Bridgeport, W.Va. He attended St. Paul’s School, where he was active in drama and athletics. At Princeton he majored in history and wrote his thesis on “Mormonism on the American Frontier.” He was on the lightweight crew for two years and a member of Charter Club. 

Following Princeton, Phil earned a law degree in 1967 from West Virginia University, where he met his wife, Mary Sue. He then served as a captain in the Army JAG Corps. Following military service, he and Mary Sue settled in Clarksburg, W.Va., where he became a corporate attorney at Consolidated Natural Gas Co. He spent his entire career at CNG, ultimately becoming general counsel for CNG Development Co. and CNG Producing Co., frequently commuting to both New Orleans and Houston. 

Phil and his family relocated to Sewickley in the 1980s, where he was active in local theater, the church choir, and as a successful coach of the local girls championship soccer team. 

Phil will be remembered for his bright intellect, sense of humor, and booming baritone voice. 

The class extends condolences to Mary Sue and their children and grandchildren.