Thomas "Tom" R. Stone

Thomas was born on June 6, 1961, in Springfield, the son of Jerry V. Stone and Charlotte (Cellini) Hammitt.

Tom was a graduate of Lanphier High School. He worked for the State of Illinois, Caritas Bingo Hall and at Fairview Restaurant and spent most of his working life as a waiter. He was also a member of the Statesmen Drum and Bugle Corps and a part of Junior League bowling. Tom enjoyed puzzles, music, cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals, and was a huge fan of Disney, especially Mickey Mouse.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte; stepfather, Frank Hammitt; and cousin, Angela Cellini-Curry.

He is survived by his father, Jerry (wife, Marilyn J.) Stone of Brookfield, MO; siblings, Jerry (wife, Jamie) Stone of Springfield, Andrea (husband, Brian) Lee of Auburn, Franklin (fiancé, Ashley) Hammitt of Springfield, and Eric (friend, Nicole) Stone of Kansas City, MO; nieces and nephews, J.R. Stone, Cam Lee, Jennifer Lahr, Clara Kapp, Gabby Lee; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; and two friends who were like sisters, Sharon Goretzke and Elizabeth Ballard.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.

Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield with Pastor Ben Alexander officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 or St. John’s Hospital Hospice Program, 800 East Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62769.