Thomas W. Stone, age 88, of Knox, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Memorial Hospital South Bend.
Thomas was born in Nimmons, AR, on March 24, 1926 to Thomas and Edie Bell (Frederick) Stone, Sr.
On January 17, 1948 in Piggott, AR, he married Gladys Lawson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Donald R. Stone of Knox, Carolyn (Robert Lanning) Glancy of La Porte, Cathy Baxley of La Porte; seven grandchildren, Bobby (Pam) Plotner, Jeff (Kelly Ann) Glancy, Kathy Plotner, Dewey (Debbie) Dale, Dawn (Rudy) Ortega, Tina (Tony) Cunningham, Robert Baxley; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and his sister, Aleene (Robert) Bullock of Kennett, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and grandson, Thomas A. Plotner.
Thomas retired from New York Blower with 22 years of service. He loved fishing and gardening. He never met a stranger and he loved church and his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will be held from 3-8 PM Monday, November 17, 2014 and also from 10 AM until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Thomas W. Stone, c/o Gladys Stone, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.