My name is Henry A. Jones I’m a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, I was born on June 9, 1947. I had the desire to be an artist since I was ten years old. I graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School in 1965. I attended Southern University of New Orleans for two years majoring in Commercial Art. I also attended Delgado Junior College for two years graduating with a degree in Commercial Art. Upon graduation, I was hired by Godchaux's Department Stores as an illustrator. I worked there for a short period of time, before I was drafted into the Marines Corps. After finishing my obligations to the Marines; Sears and Roebuck hired me as the first Black layout artist in their advertising department in Louisiana. I designed newspaper ads and created illustrations. I worked for Sears for the next seven years.

Although I loved being a layout artist, I left Sears for a better paying job with more benefits. I started working for Monsanto Chemical Company and was employed there for 25 years,..