John F. Stone, age 68, passed away on December 12, 2015. He was born in Queens, NY, the oldest son in a large Irish Catholic family. John is survived by Sue, Lindsey (daughter), and Jayson Hill, granddaughter, Emme. Sarah (daughter) passed away in 2009. He leaves behind sisters, Carol, Mary, Margaret, Kathleen; brother, Bill; and much loved brother-in-law, Mark, along with all the nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Hwy. on Friday, Dec. 18th at 11:30. Receiving of friends will be at 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Berry Highland Memorial followed by a service in the chapel at 7:00 p.m.