Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal.
With his loving family at his side, Joseph McKennley "Joe" Stone, 64 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, finished his assignment in this life and joined his parents, his son, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven where a celebration of his new life began in 2024.
Joe was born at 10:46 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1st, 1959 at the old Somerset Hospital in downtown Somerset, Kentucky with the assistance of Doctor Faulkner. Joe was the only son of the late Herbert McKennley "Herb" and Anna Mae Rogers Stone. He attended the Pulaski County School System. Joe grew up in a life before I-pads & I-phones, he grew up picking blackberries, gardening, climbing trees, fishing, playing in the creek, and sledding down snow covered hills in the winter. A time of dirt roads, hills and hollers, fast cars, fireflies and mason jars. He was blessed with ties that bind and was proud to be an American. Joe always had a soft spot in his heart for animals especially turtles. Joe attended New Bethel Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky. He was a Kentucky Colonel, which is a honorary commission given by the state of Kentucky to individuals noted for their public service and their work for the advancement of Kentucky. He had been a member of the DeMolay International Fraternal Organization at a young age, and Mount Gilead Masonic Lodge No#255 Free & Accepted Masons in Science Hill, Kentucky, along with the Order of the Eastern Star. Early on in his life he became a member of the "IOOF" Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.
Joe was a retired employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, He began his railroad career early Monday morning, August 9th, 1982 in Birdseye, Indiana on the CNO & TP division, working on Tie Gang T S #1. Most of his career was spent working on Super Rail Gang combination 3 & 4. Joe operated such machines has plug buggies, plate carts, plate liners, cribbers, spike pullers, rail heaters, tie cranes, anchor machines and many more. Joe had worked has a plumber in earlier years for Stone & Wilson "S & W" Plumbing in Somerset, Kentucky and Zins Plumbing in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also was an accomplished electrician, heating & air conditioning installation man, carpenter, and mechanic. Because his birthstone was Blue Topaz his favorite color was blue "mostly Kentucky Wild Cat Blue" with pink or gray a close second and third. He always kept a small White Stone representing Revelations 2:17, a 1956-D wheat penny he found while working on the railroad, a old marble that he found where his father's old homeplace was has a child, and a silver coin with Donald J. Trump on it given to him by his in-laws, Bill & Brenda, in his pocket along with some sort of knife. Joe enjoyed watching television, being on his computers, playing and maintaining his HO scale train set & collecting hot wheels cars, playing phase-10 cards with his sister-in-law and her husband on Friday nights, trips to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Myrtle Beach, and attending family centered events. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved with all his heart and was very proud of.
Joe was survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Vickie Ann Stevens Myers Stout-Stone, who was the Sunshine of his life and whom he married on his 41st birthday at the Somerset Fair Grounds on Friday, December 1st, 2000 with Bro. John Smiley "J.S." New officiating; two sons, Brian Wayne (and his spouse, Rena "Xavier") Stout and Steven Thomas (and his wife, Laura Marie Cooper-Strunk) Stout; two daughters, Ashley Joanna Stone and Jennifer Ann (and her husband, Tim) Girdler; a special grandchild, Madisyn Kayla "Max" Coffman, who was like one of his own children to him; five other grandchildren, Ethan James Girdler, Andrew Gene Girdler, Dustin Strunk (and his fiancé, Seara Dugger), Abi Strunk, and Gabe Strunk; one great granddaughter, Paisey Lane Strunk; one great grandson, Brantley Dale Strunk; a former daughter-in-law, Hannah (and her husband, Derrick) Glover; his step-mother, Jean Haney Large-Stone; one step-brother, Gary (and his wife, Lynn) Large; one step-sister, Elizabeth (and her husband, Tom) Ullmer; his mother-in-law, Sarah (and her husband, Gary) Lyons; two sister-in-laws, Brenda (and her husband, Bill) Barmore and Deby (and her husband, Mike) Blackstone; a bonus sister-in-law, Melody (and her husband, Kevin) Hintz; three brother-in-laws, Duane (and his wife, Rhonda) Myers, Rodney (and his wife, Janet) Stevens, and Dewayne (and his wife, Lisa) Stevens; a bonus brother-in-law, Richard Scott Lyons; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing, but rejoice in his victory of having obtained the Heavenly Home he so greatly looked forward to.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Mae Stone, who departed this life on August 18th, 2001 and Herb Stone, who departed this life on October 4th, 2019; one son, Adam McKennley Stone, who was his hero and who departed this life on October 23rd, 2021 and Adam's wife, Alicia Kay Griffin Stone, who departed this life on October 26th, 2021; a former wife of nineteen years, Cynthia Jan "Cindy" Stringer Stone, whom he married on October 25th, 1980 and divorced on August 11th, 2000 and who departed this life on May 21st, 2005; two father-in-laws, Vern Brice Stringer, who departed this life on May 21st, 2017 and James Edward "Jim" Stevens, who departed this life on December 2nd, 2015; one brother, William Delaine Rogers Stone, who died in infancy on January 14th, 1947; maternal grandparents, William Bart Rogers, who departed this life on March 31st, 1948 and Lavada Thompson Rogers, who departed this life on December 28th, 1937; and paternal grandparents, Joseph Cyrus McKennley "Lasses" Stone, who departed this life on February 3rd, 1965 and Mary Nancy Ziglar Stone, who departed this life on December 11th, 1946.
Visitations were held after 6:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Bullock officiating.
Musical selections were: Where We'll Never Grow Old - performed by The Church Sisters: I can only Imagine - performed by Mercy Me: and See You Again - performed by Carrie Underwood.
Burial followed in the Tanner Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.
THIS IS A QUOTE JOE ENJOYED,
"Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job" to someone each day. Go to Church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh Often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself ~ plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."
Quote written by Bonnie Mohr
Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
With his loving family at his side, Joseph McKennley "Joe" Stone, 64 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, finished his assignment in this life and joined his parents, his son, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven where a celebration of his new life began in 2024.
Joe was born at 10:46 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1st, 1959 at the old Somerset Hospital in downtown Somerset, Kentucky with the assistance of Doctor Faulkner. Joe was the only son of the late Herbert McKennley "Herb" and Anna Mae Rogers Stone. He attended the Pulaski County School System. Joe grew up in a life before I-pads & I-phones, he grew up picking blackberries, gardening, climbing trees, fishing, playing in the creek, and sledding down snow covered hills in the winter. A time of dirt roads, hills and hollers, fast cars, fireflies and mason jars. He was blessed with ties that bind and was proud to be an American. Joe always had a soft spot in his heart for animals especially turtles. Joe attended New Bethel Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky. He was a Kentucky Colonel, which is a honorary commission given by the state of Kentucky to individuals noted for their public service and their work for the advancement of Kentucky. He had been a member of the DeMolay International Fraternal Organization at a young age, and Mount Gilead Masonic Lodge No#255 Free & Accepted Masons in Science Hill, Kentucky, along with the Order of the Eastern Star. Early on in his life he became a member of the "IOOF" Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.
Joe was a retired employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, He began his railroad career early Monday morning, August 9th, 1982 in Birdseye, Indiana on the CNO & TP division, working on Tie Gang T S #1. Most of his career was spent working on Super Rail Gang combination 3 & 4. Joe operated such machines has plug buggies, plate carts, plate liners, cribbers, spike pullers, rail heaters, tie cranes, anchor machines and many more. Joe had worked has a plumber in earlier years for Stone & Wilson "S & W" Plumbing in Somerset, Kentucky and Zins Plumbing in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also was an accomplished electrician, heating & air conditioning installation man, carpenter, and mechanic. Because his birthstone was Blue Topaz his favorite color was blue "mostly Kentucky Wild Cat Blue" with pink or gray a close second and third. He always kept a small White Stone representing Revelations 2:17, a 1956-D wheat penny he found while working on the railroad, a old marble that he found where his father's old homeplace was has a child, and a silver coin with Donald J. Trump on it given to him by his in-laws, Bill & Brenda, in his pocket along with some sort of knife. Joe enjoyed watching television, being on his computers, playing and maintaining his HO scale train set & collecting hot wheels cars, playing phase-10 cards with his sister-in-law and her husband on Friday nights, trips to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Myrtle Beach, and attending family centered events. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved with all his heart and was very proud of.
Joe was survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Vickie Ann Stevens Myers Stout-Stone, who was the Sunshine of his life and whom he married on his 41st birthday at the Somerset Fair Grounds on Friday, December 1st, 2000 with Bro. John Smiley "J.S." New officiating; two sons, Brian Wayne (and his spouse, Rena "Xavier") Stout and Steven Thomas (and his wife, Laura Marie Cooper-Strunk) Stout; two daughters, Ashley Joanna Stone and Jennifer Ann (and her husband, Tim) Girdler; a special grandchild, Madisyn Kayla "Max" Coffman, who was like one of his own children to him; five other grandchildren, Ethan James Girdler, Andrew Gene Girdler, Dustin Strunk (and his fiancé, Seara Dugger), Abi Strunk, and Gabe Strunk; one great granddaughter, Paisey Lane Strunk; one great grandson, Brantley Dale Strunk; a former daughter-in-law, Hannah (and her husband, Derrick) Glover; his step-mother, Jean Haney Large-Stone; one step-brother, Gary (and his wife, Lynn) Large; one step-sister, Elizabeth (and her husband, Tom) Ullmer; his mother-in-law, Sarah (and her husband, Gary) Lyons; two sister-in-laws, Brenda (and her husband, Bill) Barmore and Deby (and her husband, Mike) Blackstone; a bonus sister-in-law, Melody (and her husband, Kevin) Hintz; three brother-in-laws, Duane (and his wife, Rhonda) Myers, Rodney (and his wife, Janet) Stevens, and Dewayne (and his wife, Lisa) Stevens; a bonus brother-in-law, Richard Scott Lyons; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing, but rejoice in his victory of having obtained the Heavenly Home he so greatly looked forward to.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Mae Stone, who departed this life on August 18th, 2001 and Herb Stone, who departed this life on October 4th, 2019; one son, Adam McKennley Stone, who was his hero and who departed this life on October 23rd, 2021 and Adam's wife, Alicia Kay Griffin Stone, who departed this life on October 26th, 2021; a former wife of nineteen years, Cynthia Jan "Cindy" Stringer Stone, whom he married on October 25th, 1980 and divorced on August 11th, 2000 and who departed this life on May 21st, 2005; two father-in-laws, Vern Brice Stringer, who departed this life on May 21st, 2017 and James Edward "Jim" Stevens, who departed this life on December 2nd, 2015; one brother, William Delaine Rogers Stone, who died in infancy on January 14th, 1947; maternal grandparents, William Bart Rogers, who departed this life on March 31st, 1948 and Lavada Thompson Rogers, who departed this life on December 28th, 1937; and paternal grandparents, Joseph Cyrus McKennley "Lasses" Stone, who departed this life on February 3rd, 1965 and Mary Nancy Ziglar Stone, who departed this life on December 11th, 1946.
Visitations were held after 6:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Bullock officiating.
Musical selections were: Where We'll Never Grow Old - performed by The Church Sisters: I can only Imagine - performed by Mercy Me: and See You Again - performed by Carrie Underwood.
Burial followed in the Tanner Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.
THIS IS A QUOTE JOE ENJOYED,
"Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job" to someone each day. Go to Church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh Often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself ~ plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."
Quote written by Bonnie Mohr
Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal.
With his loving family at his side, Joseph McKennley "Joe" Stone, 64 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, finished his assignment in this life and joined his parents, his son, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven where a celebration of his new life began in 2024.
Joe was born at 10:46 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1st, 1959 at the old Somerset Hospital in downtown Somerset, Kentucky with the assistance of Doctor Faulkner. Joe was the only son of the late Herbert McKennley "Herb" and Anna Mae Rogers Stone. He attended the Pulaski County School System. Joe grew up in a life before I-pads & I-phones, he grew up picking blackberries, gardening, climbing trees, fishing, playing in the creek, and sledding down snow covered hills in the winter. A time of dirt roads, hills and hollers, fast cars, fireflies and mason jars. He was blessed with ties that bind and was proud to be an American. Joe always had a soft spot in his heart for animals especially turtles. Joe attended New Bethel Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky. He was a Kentucky Colonel, which is a honorary commission given by the state of Kentucky to individuals noted for their public service and their work for the advancement of Kentucky. He had been a member of the DeMolay International Fraternal Organization at a young age, and Mount Gilead Masonic Lodge No#255 Free & Accepted Masons in Science Hill, Kentucky, along with the Order of the Eastern Star. Early on in his life he became a member of the "IOOF" Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.
Joe was a retired employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, He began his railroad career early Monday morning, August 9th, 1982 in Birdseye, Indiana on the CNO & TP division, working on Tie Gang T S #1. Most of his career was spent working on Super Rail Gang combination 3 & 4. Joe operated such machines has plug buggies, plate carts, plate liners, cribbers, spike pullers, rail heaters, tie cranes, anchor machines and many more. Joe had worked has a plumber in earlier years for Stone & Wilson "S & W" Plumbing in Somerset, Kentucky and Zins Plumbing in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also was an accomplished electrician, heating & air conditioning installation man, carpenter, and mechanic. Because his birthstone was Blue Topaz his favorite color was blue "mostly Kentucky Wild Cat Blue" with pink or gray a close second and third. He always kept a small White Stone representing Revelations 2:17, a 1956-D wheat penny he found while working on the railroad, a old marble that he found where his father's old homeplace was has a child, and a silver coin with Donald J. Trump on it given to him by his in-laws, Bill & Brenda, in his pocket along with some sort of knife. Joe enjoyed watching television, being on his computers, playing and maintaining his HO scale train set & collecting hot wheels cars, playing phase-10 cards with his sister-in-law and her husband on Friday nights, trips to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Myrtle Beach, and attending family centered events. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved with all his heart and was very proud of.
Joe was survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Vickie Ann Stevens Myers Stout-Stone, who was the Sunshine of his life and whom he married on his 41st birthday at the Somerset Fair Grounds on Friday, December 1st, 2000 with Bro. John Smiley "J.S." New officiating; two sons, Brian Wayne (and his spouse, Rena "Xavier") Stout and Steven Thomas (and his wife, Laura Marie Cooper-Strunk) Stout; two daughters, Ashley Joanna Stone and Jennifer Ann (and her husband, Tim) Girdler; a special grandchild, Madisyn Kayla "Max" Coffman, who was like one of his own children to him; five other grandchildren, Ethan James Girdler, Andrew Gene Girdler, Dustin Strunk (and his fiancé, Seara Dugger), Abi Strunk, and Gabe Strunk; one great granddaughter, Paisey Lane Strunk; one great grandson, Brantley Dale Strunk; a former daughter-in-law, Hannah (and her husband, Derrick) Glover; his step-mother, Jean Haney Large-Stone; one step-brother, Gary (and his wife, Lynn) Large; one step-sister, Elizabeth (and her husband, Tom) Ullmer; his mother-in-law, Sarah (and her husband, Gary) Lyons; two sister-in-laws, Brenda (and her husband, Bill) Barmore and Deby (and her husband, Mike) Blackstone; a bonus sister-in-law, Melody (and her husband, Kevin) Hintz; three brother-in-laws, Duane (and his wife, Rhonda) Myers, Rodney (and his wife, Janet) Stevens, and Dewayne (and his wife, Lisa) Stevens; a bonus brother-in-law, Richard Scott Lyons; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing, but rejoice in his victory of having obtained the Heavenly Home he so greatly looked forward to.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Mae Stone, who departed this life on August 18th, 2001 and Herb Stone, who departed this life on October 4th, 2019; one son, Adam McKennley Stone, who was his hero and who departed this life on October 23rd, 2021 and Adam's wife, Alicia Kay Griffin Stone, who departed this life on October 26th, 2021; a former wife of nineteen years, Cynthia Jan "Cindy" Stringer Stone, whom he married on October 25th, 1980 and divorced on August 11th, 2000 and who departed this life on May 21st, 2005; two father-in-laws, Vern Brice Stringer, who departed this life on May 21st, 2017 and James Edward "Jim" Stevens, who departed this life on December 2nd, 2015; one brother, William Delaine Rogers Stone, who died in infancy on January 14th, 1947; maternal grandparents, William Bart Rogers, who departed this life on March 31st, 1948 and Lavada Thompson Rogers, who departed this life on December 28th, 1937; and paternal grandparents, Joseph Cyrus McKennley "Lasses" Stone, who departed this life on February 3rd, 1965 and Mary Nancy Ziglar Stone, who departed this life on December 11th, 1946.
Visitations were held after 6:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Bullock officiating.
Musical selections were: Where We'll Never Grow Old - performed by The Church Sisters: I can only Imagine - performed by Mercy Me: and See You Again - performed by Carrie Underwood.
Burial followed in the Tanner Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.
THIS IS A QUOTE JOE ENJOYED,
"Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job" to someone each day. Go to Church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh Often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself ~ plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."
Quote written by Bonnie Mohr
Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
With his loving family at his side, Joseph McKennley "Joe" Stone, 64 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, finished his assignment in this life and joined his parents, his son, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven where a celebration of his new life began in 2024.
Joe was born at 10:46 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1st, 1959 at the old Somerset Hospital in downtown Somerset, Kentucky with the assistance of Doctor Faulkner. Joe was the only son of the late Herbert McKennley "Herb" and Anna Mae Rogers Stone. He attended the Pulaski County School System. Joe grew up in a life before I-pads & I-phones, he grew up picking blackberries, gardening, climbing trees, fishing, playing in the creek, and sledding down snow covered hills in the winter. A time of dirt roads, hills and hollers, fast cars, fireflies and mason jars. He was blessed with ties that bind and was proud to be an American. Joe always had a soft spot in his heart for animals especially turtles. Joe attended New Bethel Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky. He was a Kentucky Colonel, which is a honorary commission given by the state of Kentucky to individuals noted for their public service and their work for the advancement of Kentucky. He had been a member of the DeMolay International Fraternal Organization at a young age, and Mount Gilead Masonic Lodge No#255 Free & Accepted Masons in Science Hill, Kentucky, along with the Order of the Eastern Star. Early on in his life he became a member of the "IOOF" Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.
Joe was a retired employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, He began his railroad career early Monday morning, August 9th, 1982 in Birdseye, Indiana on the CNO & TP division, working on Tie Gang T S #1. Most of his career was spent working on Super Rail Gang combination 3 & 4. Joe operated such machines has plug buggies, plate carts, plate liners, cribbers, spike pullers, rail heaters, tie cranes, anchor machines and many more. Joe had worked has a plumber in earlier years for Stone & Wilson "S & W" Plumbing in Somerset, Kentucky and Zins Plumbing in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also was an accomplished electrician, heating & air conditioning installation man, carpenter, and mechanic. Because his birthstone was Blue Topaz his favorite color was blue "mostly Kentucky Wild Cat Blue" with pink or gray a close second and third. He always kept a small White Stone representing Revelations 2:17, a 1956-D wheat penny he found while working on the railroad, a old marble that he found where his father's old homeplace was has a child, and a silver coin with Donald J. Trump on it given to him by his in-laws, Bill & Brenda, in his pocket along with some sort of knife. Joe enjoyed watching television, being on his computers, playing and maintaining his HO scale train set & collecting hot wheels cars, playing phase-10 cards with his sister-in-law and her husband on Friday nights, trips to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Myrtle Beach, and attending family centered events. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved with all his heart and was very proud of.
Joe was survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Vickie Ann Stevens Myers Stout-Stone, who was the Sunshine of his life and whom he married on his 41st birthday at the Somerset Fair Grounds on Friday, December 1st, 2000 with Bro. John Smiley "J.S." New officiating; two sons, Brian Wayne (and his spouse, Rena "Xavier") Stout and Steven Thomas (and his wife, Laura Marie Cooper-Strunk) Stout; two daughters, Ashley Joanna Stone and Jennifer Ann (and her husband, Tim) Girdler; a special grandchild, Madisyn Kayla "Max" Coffman, who was like one of his own children to him; five other grandchildren, Ethan James Girdler, Andrew Gene Girdler, Dustin Strunk (and his fiancé, Seara Dugger), Abi Strunk, and Gabe Strunk; one great granddaughter, Paisey Lane Strunk; one great grandson, Brantley Dale Strunk; a former daughter-in-law, Hannah (and her husband, Derrick) Glover; his step-mother, Jean Haney Large-Stone; one step-brother, Gary (and his wife, Lynn) Large; one step-sister, Elizabeth (and her husband, Tom) Ullmer; his mother-in-law, Sarah (and her husband, Gary) Lyons; two sister-in-laws, Brenda (and her husband, Bill) Barmore and Deby (and her husband, Mike) Blackstone; a bonus sister-in-law, Melody (and her husband, Kevin) Hintz; three brother-in-laws, Duane (and his wife, Rhonda) Myers, Rodney (and his wife, Janet) Stevens, and Dewayne (and his wife, Lisa) Stevens; a bonus brother-in-law, Richard Scott Lyons; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing, but rejoice in his victory of having obtained the Heavenly Home he so greatly looked forward to.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Mae Stone, who departed this life on August 18th, 2001 and Herb Stone, who departed this life on October 4th, 2019; one son, Adam McKennley Stone, who was his hero and who departed this life on October 23rd, 2021 and Adam's wife, Alicia Kay Griffin Stone, who departed this life on October 26th, 2021; a former wife of nineteen years, Cynthia Jan "Cindy" Stringer Stone, whom he married on October 25th, 1980 and divorced on August 11th, 2000 and who departed this life on May 21st, 2005; two father-in-laws, Vern Brice Stringer, who departed this life on May 21st, 2017 and James Edward "Jim" Stevens, who departed this life on December 2nd, 2015; one brother, William Delaine Rogers Stone, who died in infancy on January 14th, 1947; maternal grandparents, William Bart Rogers, who departed this life on March 31st, 1948 and Lavada Thompson Rogers, who departed this life on December 28th, 1937; and paternal grandparents, Joseph Cyrus McKennley "Lasses" Stone, who departed this life on February 3rd, 1965 and Mary Nancy Ziglar Stone, who departed this life on December 11th, 1946.
Visitations were held after 6:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Bullock officiating.
Musical selections were: Where We'll Never Grow Old - performed by The Church Sisters: I can only Imagine - performed by Mercy Me: and See You Again - performed by Carrie Underwood.
Burial followed in the Tanner Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.
THIS IS A QUOTE JOE ENJOYED,
"Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job" to someone each day. Go to Church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh Often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself ~ plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."
Quote written by Bonnie Mohr
Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
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