Larry Jones

In 1979, Larry Jones and his wife Frances founded Feed the Children, a nonprofit organization providing aid and assistance to children and families in need. Larry served as president of the organization until 2009. Larry Jones was born in 1940 in Scottsville, Kentucky, and grew up in Bowling Green. He attended Oklahoma City University for his Bachelor of Arts degree and Phillips Seminary in Enid, Oklahoma, for his Bachelor's of Divinity degree. Larry is married to the former Frances Hackler, and they have two children: Allen and Larri Sue. Over the years Larry Jones has received national and international recognition for his service to others, including the H. J. Heimlich Humanitarian Award for relief efforts throughout the world in 2000, the Humanitarian Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1995, Oklahoman of the Year in 1994, the National Caring Award in 1993, ABC News "Person of the Week" in 1990, plus Humanitarian Commendations from Armenia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iran, and Lebanon. Additionally, Larry Jones is the author of numerous books, including How to Bend without Breaking, How to Make It to Friday, The 15-Second Secret, and Life's Interruptions, God's Opportunities.