One Monticello Life: Orlando Jones
Published by Joe Burgess June 22nd, 2008 in Feature: OML.This week’s edition of One Monticello Life will focus on Orlando Jones. A lot of people may not be familiar with Orlando, but his roll in Drew County will be important, as the new year comes around, and he takes his position on the Drew County Quorum Court, taking the spot that was formerly held by John Thompson.
Orlando is a home mortgage consultant for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, which is best described as being compatable to the job of a loan officer. In this position, he assists clients who are interested in purchasing a home, or who may be interested in acquiring equity earned from their present residence. His experience qualifies him to help with anything that deals with home financing.
Orlando has been with the Monticello Wells Fargo office, since September, when it opened, and he has worked in the mortgage industry 7 years, prior to returning to Monticello.
Orlando considers the greatest part of his career as being able help people get into home ownership. He is pleased that he has been able to obtain a career, helping people, “especially in my home community”.
Orlando was born in Dumas, but moved to Monticello at young age of 5. He attended Monticello schools, and graduated from MHS. He began college at UAPB, and later graduated from Oral Roberts University, in Tulsa.
Orlando has 4 children. His oldest son, Michael, just graduated from Eastern Washington University this month. His other children all live in Monticello, and attend Monticello schools. His oldest daughter, Chelsea, is 15. Erin, his younger daughter turned 14 on June 16th, and was able to celebrate her birthday while attending Michael’s graduation in Washington. Orlando’s youngest son, Nathan, is 8.
Orlando serves as church administrator and minister of music at Revival Center Church of God in Christ.
His hobbies include fishing and most other sports, he just needs more time to enjoy them. Orlando had pets growing up, but doesn’t have any at this time.
When asked about his favorite phrase, Orlando quoted the scripture, ”I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me,” Philipians 4:13.
His favorites include:
Restaurant—Cowboy’s
TV show—MSNBC network
Movie—Gladiator
Actor—Denzel Washington
Music—Jazz
Song or Hymn—Amazing Grace
Book—I Dare You (Motivational)
Sports team—Tennessee Titans
Orlando Jones, welcome back home to Monticello. Congratulations on earning your new postion, on the Quorum Court, and thanks for sharing your One Monticello Life.
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Great piece, Orlando. I know that you will be a good steward over the position to which you have been entrusted. You really do have a heart for your community. Continue to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling!
Orlando,
This article has given you a great introduction, but I would like to add from a personal perspective. Your drive to better yourself and those who are around you shows the true character of a man.
Your dedication, loyalty and commitment are highly commended. Continue to trust in God and he will direct you path.
I am very proud of you. I know you will do a great job operating in your new position. As you strive to make the city of Monticello a better place to live, God will continue to bless and keep you. Always put Him first in everything you do and everything else will work out. Be blessed is my prayer for you and your family.
Congrats Lanny! First of all I’m proud of you because you are my friend, but to see a young, black, CHRISTIAN man wanting to make a difference in Drew County brings joy to my heart. Even though we don’t live there anymore, Monticello is always home. I will pray that God gives you whatever it is that you need to get the job done and done right! With all of the “drama” going on around there, Monticello needs more caring people like yourself. Again CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations! I enjoyed reading about you and your accomplishments. Drew County Quorum Court-WOW. I am happy for you. One day you may look up and see me at Revival Center COGIC. Take care and make continue to make Monticello proud.
It is a blessing to see a young black christian man take such a strong interest and love for his community. We need more black men like you in todays society. I have had the personal experience of working with you on projects for the church, so I know first hand Drew county is in good hands.
God Bless!!
WE JUST NEED MORE MEN LIKE THAT…PERIOD! WHITE, BLACK, ETC.
Great article! Congratulations on the position! You have always talked about how much you care about your community and in our conversations, you have always talked about how you could help make it better. Not only that, you have had an interest in surrounding communities and have given me several opportunities to work on projects with different people. I love the fact that you don’t mind sharing information that can help someone else. No matter when I’ve called on you to help, you have always answered to help me resolve the issue. Again, congratulations on your hard work. I KNOW that you will be great at whatever you do because you have always made it known that God is your guide. Take care.
Orlando, this is absolutely wonderful! As my mother continues to say, you definitely “have a heart for the people”, whoever they are. Your heart and commitment will serve Drew County well. Glad I know you!
Congratulations!! You’re shining just like a star
we are proud of you and keep up the good works and and keep on keeping on working for the lord because he is always by your side.
great job and keep up the good work may god bless you.