Barry Stone

October 19, 1927 - January 19, 2015

Barry Stone, 87, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:21 A.M. Monday January 19, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born October 19, 1927, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Dewey and Irene (Conrad) Stone. He married Betty Weaks on April 14, 1948. She preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Crawford of Golden, CO and Nancy (John) Perry of Glendale, AZ and his longtime companion Joann Russell of Hoopeston, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Myra Lee Hannell. Barry worked at Burton Motor Sales and later worked at Hoopeston Area High School as a bus driver, before retiring. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1947. He enjoyed old cars, feeding the birds and squirrels and loved traveling. Barry especially loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Per his wishes, he will be cremated. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday January 23, 2015 at the Floral Hill Cemetery Chapel in Hoopeston, with Pastor Micah Mobley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.