L.Q. Jones, ‘A Boy and His Dog’ director and veteran Western actor, dead at 94

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I know fellow cowboy movie fans will recognize this actor, thought it was interesting that he was born in Beaumont.

From the article:

Jones was born Justice Ellis McQueen Jr. Aug. 19, 1927, in Beaumont, Texas, the son of a railroad worker, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. When he was young, his mother Jessie was killed in an automobile accident and Jones was raised by relatives. Jones went on to serve in the U.S. Navy and studied law at the University of Texas, where his roommate was future "Daniel Boone" star Fess Parker.

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Good find, LumRaiderFan.  J.E. McQueen, aka LQ Jones, graduated from PN-G in 1944.  It was just Port Neches High School in 1944.  He was voted most popular boy and a member of the National Honor Society.  Born in Beaumont, educated in Port Neches and at the University of Texas, and found stardom in Hollywood.  A life well lived.  I remember him from Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Charlie's Angels.  RIP, Mr. Jones (McQueen).