James Stone

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

Jim was born on Nov. 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 and Coby Abdulah

Brothers — Ken Stone (wife: Rose) and Roger Stone (wife: Sandra)

Sisters — Vicki Corle (husband: Roger), Susie Reitenour (husband: Rocky), Connie Hiatt (husband: Todd), Tina Cavanaugh (husband: Chris) and Tammy Wilhelm

Special friend — Nan Weesner

Twenty 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, Feb. 10, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 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.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.