This week, The Grenada Star spotlights Jaron Williams, circulation and computer clerk at the Elizabeth Jones Library.
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born on July 2, 1993, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Q: Where did you attend school?
A: I attended Grenada High School. I graduated there in 2011. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already.
Q: Where all have you lived?
A: I’ve lived in Duck Hill and Grenada.
Q: Where do you work? Tell us about your job/company.
A: I work at the Elizabeth Jones Library. This job is a book paradise, a place where you can fulfill all of your reading needs.
Q: What led you to your profession?
A: Well, I worked at the library when I was in middle school. I guess the winds of life blew me here.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: I really enjoy helping others when they need assistance. That’s my favorite part of the job.
Q: What was your first job?
A: My first job was here at the Elizabeth Jones Library.
Q: Who is the person who has been most influential in your life?
A: That’s easy. My mother, Trudy Williams, because she’s been with me every step of the way.
Q: If you could relive one day from your life, what day would you choose?
A: The day I graduated high school. That’s a day I’ll never forget and remember so many thrilled faces around me.
Q: What is your spouse’s name? What does he do for a living?
A: Oh, I’m not married. I’m single and ready to mingle (LOL)! Remember ladies, there’s a good man here at the library.
Q: Do you have any children?
A: No.
Q: If you could have anything for your last meal on earth, what would it be?
A: That’s an easy one. My last meal would have to be a fish plate from Catfish Corner.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: I’d love to travel to Hawaii and relax on the beach for a day.
Q: What hobbies do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I’m into playing video games. I also like to hang out with my friends and help people here if and when needed.
Q: What do you enjoy about living and working in Grenada?
A: Grenada’s where I’ve spent my entire life. I’ve progressed on the opportunities that were given to me here.
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone from your life or history, who would it be and why?
A: I would have to say my grandmother, Corine Hardiman, of Duck Hill. Here’s the thing, I never really got a chance to meet her, but I’m told she was a loving and sweet person.
Q: Would you rather read a good book or watch a good movie and why?
A: I’ve always liked to watch a good movie over reading a book. Especially if it’s an action movie; you can really feel that impact.
Q: What moment in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A: Seriously, growing up with a father figure in my life. That made me into the man that I am today.
Q: What would be the No. 1 thing on your Bucket List?
A: I would really love to go skydiving.
Q: If you could describe your morals in three words, what would they be?
A: God-fearing, family and perseverance.
Q: How would you like to be remembered?
A: I want to be remembered as someone who influenced the world.
~ By Reggie Ross
