Governor Andy Beshear Orders Flags Half-Staff in Honor of Brereton Jones

FRANKFORT — Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday, Sept. 18, the death of former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones, the 58th Governor of the commonwealth. Jones served from 1991 to 1995 and prior to becoming Governor he served as Lieutenant Governor from 1987 to 1991.

Jones was 84-years-old at the time of his death.

“I was sad to learn that former Governor and Lieutenant Governor Brereton Jones has passed away,” Beshear said in a release. “Gov. Jones was a dedicated leader and a distinguished thoroughbred owner who worked to strengthen Kentucky for our families. Please join Britainy and me in praying for Libby and his family.”

Beshear has directed, that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in Jones’ honor until sunset on the day of interment. The Governor will lie in state in the rotunda of the Kentucky State Capital.