James "Jim" Stone

James "Jim" Stone, 61, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 10, 1961, to the late Rudy Stone and the late Mary Howell Smith. Jim was a truck driver in the early part of his career, and he later became a bus driver for Greene County Tech for 24 years. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. In his first hunting experience, he killed a deer. Jim also enjoyed woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Twyla Spurlock; and nephew, Michael Stump.

Jim is survived by his son, James (Andrea) Stone of Paragould; grandson, Weston Stone; sisters, Susan Stone of Poplar Bluff, Ruth (Tony) Staires of Oak Grove, Debbie (Anthony) Morris of Paragould, and Ursula (Billy) Jackson of Paragould; and several nephews and nieces.

A visitation will be Friday from 11:30 AM until 1 PM at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 1 PM. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers are James Stone, Anthony Morris, Noah Morris, Justin Morris, Dallas Stone, and Daniel Clifton.