of Newton, IA
February 14, 1949 - March 29, 2014
Clarence Leon Stone, Jr., 65, of Newton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Leon was born on February 14, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas.
He served his country in the United States Army and the United States Marines.
Leon is survived by his sister, Doris Phipps (Jack) of Kellogg, Iowa; four nephews; two nieces; and many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and special friend, Cynthia Shilling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Leon Stone, Sr. and Vernell (Henry) Stone.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 4th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727, with graveside services following at Union Hill Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Bro. Larry Grubbs will be officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Phipps, Jack Phipps, Jr., Dan Sheil, Kristofer Phipps, Mark Swank, and Jesse Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Phipps, Jim Stone, Dwane Stone, Derb Stone, Dwight Stone, Edwin Stone, and Jimmy Phipps.
Leon was the first relative of Jim's I ever met. He drove all the way from Kellogg Iowa to Conway, AR just to meet me to see if I was "ok" for Jim to marry. He gave us his blessing after I cooked him dinner and told us not to let anyone come between us. We have laughed about that first meal many times and I have cherished that blessing and tried hard to keep my promise to him to take care of his Nephew. We will miss you Leon.
He was great guy I will miss him alot
So sorry for your loss v
I will miss Leon, he was always my buddy. I still remember my Camaro breaking down on the highway and he had to get out and help push it, then the cops came and we laughed all the way back to Oakwood. He was a great guy and friend and will always have a special place in my heart. My sincere sympathy's to Jack and Doris. I hope you remember me. I was the old Activity Director at Oakwood. Rest in peace leon
You are all in our prayers
I'm so sorry for your lose, my prayers are with you all. know that I love you all. Leon was very special to me and I"ll always love him. Vickie Tyler Jones.