James Edward Stone's Obituary
James Edward Stone, 69, of Longview, went be with his Lord on October 3, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1954, in Longview, Texas to Bobby Gene and Bobbie Jean Stone. He went to Longview schools until 9th grade and finished high school in Kilgore. After high school he went to Kilgore College for Auto Mechanics and photography. He worked at a body shop and enjoyed working on Hot Rods and old cars, especially his Chevy and Harley. He loved that his dad taught him to be a good mechanic and he loved working with him. James was in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Demoly, he was a Master Mason, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Shriner, and K.T. York Rite. He worked for Texas Eastman for 31 years and was a certified mechanic by the US Department of Labor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Michael Stone.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Carol Stone and their kids Dallas Stone and Ryan Crider; his sister-in-law, Karen Stone and her kids Sean Stone and Tiffany Stone; and his uncle Tal and aunt Pat Stone.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Lakeview Mausoleum.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.
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