Robert G. Stone, Jr.

Robert was born in Springfield, IL on August 14, 1950, the son of Robert G. Stone, Sr. and Leona Ellen Bennett Stone. He married Marilee Tolan on November 27, 1992 in Springfield, IL.

Robert was a graduate of Hazel Dell Elementary School and Chatham Glenwood High School. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #364 for more than 25 years. He worked at Earl Neighbors & Sons, HF Fritsch, and the State of IL Department of Agriculture for more than 30 years, retiring in 2007.

Robert enjoyed golf, reading, yardwork, traveling, cooking with Marilee, watching his grandchildren play sports and spending time with his family. He coached his children in baseball, soccer and hockey, and was also the first coach captain of the Springfield Kings hockey team.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Marilee; son, Justin (Kristy) Stone of Springfield; daughter, Heather Stone of Springfield; two brothers, Ronald (Sheri) Stone of Springfield and Richard (Tammy) Stone of Pleasant Plains, IL; two grandchildren, Alec Robert Stone and Michael Loureiro; two nieces, Morgan and Dakota Stone; one nephew, Trevor Stone; and cousins.

Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Memorial Gathering and Memorial Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:45 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield. Memorial Ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38148, American Cancer Society, 675 East Linton, Springfield, IL 62703, or Memorial Home Hospice, 720 North Bond St., Attn: Pat Keith, Springfield, IL 62702.