James "Jim" Stone's Obituary
James "Jim" L. Stone, age 91, of Highland, IL and formerly of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 4:17 a.m. in Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.
Jim was born on June 5, 1929 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to James L. and Ida Mae (Hoffman) Stone. He married Audrey Birkner on August 15, 1951 in the Second Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, IL. Jim honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He worked for Granite City Steel as a Stationary Engineer in the Utilities Department for thirty-three years. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Jim took great pride in caring for his home, especially his lawn. Jim loved camping and was an avid golfer. He was a family man who treasured spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Stone; son, Dr. Steven (Jerri) Stone of Trenton, IL; brother, Jack (Dorett) Stone of Pinckneyville, IL; sister, Janet (Dallas) Moore of South Roxana, IL; brother-in-law, Fred Steele of Lyndon, IL; four grandchildren, Andrew (Rachael) Stone of Edwardsville, IL, Brian (Alicia) Stone of Franklin, WI, Matthew (Jena) Stone of Louisville, KY, and Eric Stone of Wood River, IL; six great-grandchildren, Lily Stone, Chloe Stone, Emilia Stone, Oliver Stone, Harper Stone and Barrett Stone; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Delores Pursell, June Hicks, and Peggy Steele; nephew, David Stone; and niece, Milinda Riggio.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Military graveside rites will be performed by Presswood- Daffron American Legion Post # 2504. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. The funeral home requests that all attendees wear a mask.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Due to health concerns related to the Covid-19 virus and by the signing of executive order by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Phase Four attendance will be limited to 50 people and social distancing will be enforced.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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