Margie Ackles Jones (1938 – June 29, 2019) was an American figure skater who competed in ice dance with Charles Phillips. The pair won the gold medal at the 1960 U.S. Figure Skating Championships."Iceman Jenkins Launches Retirement Plan with Win", Sarasota Herald Tribune (AP story) 1 Feb 1960
During her competitive career, Ackles lived in Los Angeles and worked as a secretary for an engineering firm. She and Phillips were coached by William Kipp."Meet the U.S. Dance Champions", Skating magazine, May 1960 Ackles retired from skating after the 1960 season and was engaged to be married to Ned Jones shortly afterwards."People", Skating magazine, June 1960 She continued to teach and coach ice dancing for years after retirement. She skated and coached with the award-winning Fabulous Forties synchronized ice dancing team for many years.
Personal life Ackles and her husband had three children: Timothy, Loreen and Randall.
Death Ackles died on June 29, 2019, at age 80.'Skating' magazine obituary
Competitive highlights (with Phillips)
Event 1958 1959 1960 World Championships 4th 4th U.S. Championships 4th 2nd 1st
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