George Stone

To join the livestream broadcast of George's memorial service, please select the link below. The livestream will begin at 10:50 AM Friday morning, April 7, 2023 and will be archived for later viewing. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4MDc0NjM5MDI0NDg1NyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== George Wayne Stone, age 89 years, a resident of rural Grantsburg, Illinois and a 40 year resident of Carpentersville, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, April 2, 2023, at 10:28 PM at his home. George was born February 6, 1934 in Golconda, Illinois. He was the son of Ralph and Esta (Robison) Stone. On September 27, 1958, George was united in marriage to Mary E. Kerley at the Golconda First Baptist Church. She survives. In addition to his wife, George is survived by: a daughter – Elizabeth Ann (Nathan) Bortolotti of Island Lake, Illinois; a son – David Wayne Stone of Carlsbad, California; grandchildren – Anna Bortolotti, Skyler (Elizabeth) Stone and Quinn (Brianna) Stone; great grandchildren – Sophia, Natalie, Miles, and Zoey; a sister – Mildred Irene Chester of Clearwater, Florida; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents – George was preceded in death by a great grandson – Liam; a sister – Virginia Rumsey; a brother – Donald Allen Stone; and 2 brothers-in-law – John Lewis Chester and Sam Rumsey. George was a graduate of Pope County Community High School. George was a U.S. Army veteran. He served from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1956. He then attended and was a graduate of DeVry Technical Institute. George was employed as an electronic technician and field engineer until his retirement in 1996. In 1997, George and Mary moved back to Southern Illinois. George was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. George was a member and deacon at the Dixon Springs Baptist Church. He had been ordained at the First Baptist Church in Wheeling, Illinois. A memorial service honoring the life of George Wayne Stone will be conducted Friday morning, April 7, 2023, at 11 AM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. George’s grandson, Quinn Stone will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Kerley Cemetery in the Flatwoods community in Johnson County Illinois. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 AM – 11 AM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kerley Cemetery, c/o Donnie Morris, 146 Bullpen Lane, Simpson, Illinois 62985.

George Stone

February 6, 1934 - April 2, 2023