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Submitted: 8/7/19 • Approved: 8/15/19 • Last Updated: 8/18/19 • R1274665-G1274665-S3
RADIOMAN FIRST CLASS
U S Navy
August 20, 1927 - June 22, 2008
LEXA - Kenneth Edwin Stoner, 80, of Lexa, Arkansas, passed awaySunday, June 22, 2008, in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Stoner was born August 20, 1927, in Tuckerman, Arkansas, to the late Charles Hubert Stoner and the late Nola Jane Cooper Stoner. At the age of 17, he joined theU.S. Navy and served on the USS Boston and the USS Bordelon as a Radioman, First Class. In 1954, he moved to Helena as manager of Trans Texas Airlines. He left the airlines to start a career as a farmer. Kenneth retired from farming to serve as Phillips County Judge from 1989-1996. He was a 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus and he was also a volunteer for the Helena Hospital.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Jennie Lee Bornhoft Stoner, and eight children, Declan Stoner and Donna Osbon (Clifford) of Brandon, Mississippi, Becky Gattas (Philip) of Crumrod, Arkansas, Janet Bryant (Terry) of Nesbit, Mississippi, Karen Von Kanel of Lexa, Debbie Roberson (Stan) of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Brian Stoner (Beth) of Helena, and Bill Stoner (Shelia) of West Memphis, Arkansas. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Philip Brent Francis.
Services for Mr. Stoner will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. Father Joe Marconi will officiate. Visitation with rosary services will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena.
Pallbearers are Mr. Stoner's grandsons, Philip Gattas Jr., Chris Shockley, Brian Shockley, Ben Von Kanel, Kyle Stoner, Ryan Stoner and Barry Stoner. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Von Kanel and members of the Knights of Columbus
Contributed on 8/7/19 by sandycurry10
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