James Earl Stone, 67, of Jacksonville, IL, passed away on November 23rd, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 20, 1957, in Decatur, to James F. and Patricia E. (Fiest) Stone.

He is survived by a sister, Lynn (Russell) Dunham; niece, Misty Chilsted; and a great nephew, Cavan Chilsted.

Jim will be missed by his extended family, Rick and Angie Fry, Brandy Allgouier, and Gabriella Fry.

Jim started working while in high school at 16, at the Sullivan IGA. He later worked at the IGA in Carrolton. For the last 30+ years, he worked at Harmon Foods in Jacksonville and then transferred to County Market, where he retired in 2023.

There will be no services. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting with the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.