Early Life
Jetton was born in De Soto, Missouri, to Bill and Judy Jetton. His father is a Southern Baptist minister who worked at churches in the panhandle of Texas and eastern New Mexico, and in many churches throughout Southeast Missouri.
Jetton graduated from Charleston High School in 1986. He attended Cape Girardeau public schools from 6th to 9th grade but transferred during his freshman year when his father became pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Charleston.
Jetton graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri in May 1990, with a double major in history and political science and was Student Body President his senior year.
Jetton joined the United States Marine Corps and served as an Infantry Officer for four years. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and was involved in the Bosnia and Somalia operations. After finishing his tour in 1995, Jetton received an honorable discharge.
After leaving the Marine Corps, Jetton started Jetton James Real Estate Company.
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