Obituary for James Bernard Stone III
James B. Stone, III, 90, of Irvington, Virginia passed away on September 1, 2019.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Margaret "Peg" Stone; two devoted daughters, Barbara Mait (Russell) and Jennifer Crowder (William); three loving grandsons, Will and Mitchell Crowder and Alex Mait; sister, Nancy S. Rosenberg and brother, Robert L. Stone (Bobbie). He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Bernard Stone, Jr. and Violet Carter Stone and his sister, Patricia S. Shepherd.
Mr. Stone was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and Strayer College of Accountancy and was a U. S. Army Korean War veteran. Jim was employed for 40 years by the Washington Gas Light Company.
Jim was a very active church member, a fervent sports fan, an avid sailor, a scout leader and a coach. He was member of White Stone United Methodist Church and the Rappahannock River Yacht Club.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2 PM at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, Irvington, VA. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury Foundation (132 Lancaster Dr. Irvington, VA 22480) or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the caregivers at RWC.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Margaret "Peg" Stone; two devoted daughters, Barbara Mait (Russell) and Jennifer Crowder (William); three loving grandsons, Will and Mitchell Crowder and Alex Mait; sister, Nancy S. Rosenberg and brother, Robert L. Stone (Bobbie). He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Bernard Stone, Jr. and Violet Carter Stone and his sister, Patricia S. Shepherd.
Mr. Stone was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and Strayer College of Accountancy and was a U. S. Army Korean War veteran. Jim was employed for 40 years by the Washington Gas Light Company.
Jim was a very active church member, a fervent sports fan, an avid sailor, a scout leader and a coach. He was member of White Stone United Methodist Church and the Rappahannock River Yacht Club.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2 PM at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, Irvington, VA. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury Foundation (132 Lancaster Dr. Irvington, VA 22480) or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the caregivers at RWC.