Arthur G "Jerry" Stone

ARTHUR GERALD "JERRY" STONE

Arthur Gerald "Jerry" Stone, 80, of Camden, DE passed away on November 4, 2015 at home.

Mr. Stone had been the Assistant to the Director of Staffing for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C. Jerry was a graduate of Joliet High School in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from Joliet Junior College. He earned his masters degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois. Mr. Stone was first chair flute for the University of Illinois Orchestra and Band. While he was in high school, he played flute with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He also played flute for his church.

Jerry enjoyed boating and fishing. He was a member of the Lions Club in Illinois and the Elks Lodge in Easton, Maryland. He enjoyed reading Tom Clancy books.

Mr. Stone is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Stone; three children: Gregory Ralph Stone and his wife Jessica of Fairfax, VA, Nancy Jean McIntire and her husband Gerald of Hanover, PA and Kenneth Gerald Stone and his wife Brenda of Annapolis, MD; his sister in law, Joan Stone of Illinois; 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his brother Dr. Edwin R. Stone.

Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441 on Monday, November 9th 2015 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment, Barnett Cemetery, Lockport, IL. For information, 815-838-1533 or www.goodalememorialchapel.com.