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FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Funeral arrangements were announced Thursday afternoon for former Kentucky Governor Brereton C. Jones, 84, who died Monday at his home in Woodford County, following a lengthy
An obituary celebrating the life of former Kentucky governor Brereton C. Jones and a statement from his family was released. His family says Jones, 84, died Monday at home after a lengthy illness. Jones served as the Kentucky’s 58th governor from 1991-1995 and as Lt. Governor from 1987-1991. A news release says of Jones, "Motivated to help others and propel his causes of education and healthcare, Brereton turned again to politics. He is best known by most Kentuckians for his service as our Governor and Lt. Governor. Brereton pledged to fight for progressive reforms and programs during his campaigns, which he won by record margins. Traveling to all of Kentucky’s 120 counties, he met with thousands of Kentuckians, drank thousands of cups of coffee, and listened."