John Amons is of age 82 in 2022.

Amons was born John Allen Amos Jr. in Newark, New Jersey, on December 27, 1939, to Annabelle and John A. Amos, Sr.

He attended East Orange High School in East Orange, New Jersey, and graduated in 1958. He attended Long Beach City College and Colorado State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology and certification as a social worker. 

Amos also played football for the Colorado State Rams. He was also a Golden Gloves boxing champion after graduation.