Fred R. Stone, 86, of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Missouri Veterans Home.
He was born to Camille Hill Stone on April 14, 1933, who preceded him in death Jan. 8, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Stone. They were married April 16, 1955. They have four children, Julie Pastrick, Michael (Janine) Stone, Eric Stone and David Stone, and his children, Camille and Noah Stone.
Fred served in the U.S. Army overseas. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, where he played on the football team. He was a businessman and owner who was early to adopt the use of computers. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America.
Inurnment will be at noon Friday at Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield, with military honors.
McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
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