Was it named after the NFL player

No the owners, that I know of

Great question, Deacon Jones is proudly named after the founder-Bobby Kenneth "Deacon"Jones. Mr. Jones started on a small lot in Princeton with a simple, yet profound, idea on how to make a difference. Since then, Deacon Jones Auto Group now encompasses 15 Brands at 16 Locations, offering our customers thousands of new and pre-owned vehicles. At Deacon Jones, “We Treat You How We Would Like to be Treated.” We want to be able to serve North Carolina no matter where people live and hope to welcome them to the Deacon Jones Family!