James "Jim" Stone

James “Jim” Stone, age 70, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Jim was born on November 5, 1950, in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of Raymond and Louise (Armstrong) Stone.  Jim worked for EPC in Geneva for over 37 years and was a member of the NRA.  Jim married Carol Ridgeway on May 18, 1966 and she passed away on May 12, 2011.

Survivors include:

His children:  Jamie Nuckols (husband Richard)

Mary Bickel (husband Randy)

Tony Lee Stone (wife Barbara)

Nathan Stone (wife Melissa)

Ashely McAbee

Jimmy Stone

Coby Abdulah

Brothers:  Ken Stone (wife Rose)

Roger Stone (wife Sandra)

Sisters:  Vicki Corle (husband Roger)

Susie Reitenour (husband Rocky)

Connie Hiatt (husband Todd)

Tina Cavanaugh (husband Chris)

Tammy Wilhelm

Special friend:  Nan Weesner

20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Stone, brother-in-law, Terry Wilhelm and granddaughter, Casey Stone.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Jim’s life will follow at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Pastor Nan Weesner and Jerry Qualls will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

Memorials may be directed towards the family in care of Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.