H.C.R. No. 109
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Family and friends of Joe Bob Stone of Paris, Texas,
were greatly saddened by his passing on February 2, 2009, at the age
of 92; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 17, 1916, in Biardstown, to Tom and
Beulah Harris Stone, "Fess" Stone grew up with the companionship of
four brothers and three sisters; and
WHEREAS, He graduated from Paris High School and East Texas
State Teachers College and built a notable career in education;
over the course of 44 years, Mr. Stone taught math and coached
basketball in Powderly and at other schools in the area and took on
the added responsibility of driving a school bus; and
WHEREAS, In 1948, he was joined in marriage to the former
Alleen Morrison, and the couple shared a fulfilling relationship
that was further enriched by the addition of two children; through
the years, Mr. Stone took great pleasure in welcoming five
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and seven
great-great-grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, A valued congregant of East Paris Baptist Church,
Fess Stone lived a rewarding life of service to his family and his
community, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts
of those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Bob Stone and extend sincere
sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 60 years,
Alleen Stone; to his son, Jimmy Stone, and his wife, Jan; to his
daughter, Norma Upchurch, and her husband, Wayne; to his
grandchildren and their spouses, Clint and Anna Upchurch, Randy and
Marsha Upchurch, Dale and Michelle Upchurch, Lisa and Neal Coleman,
and Joe Robert Stone; to his nine great-grandchildren and seven
great-great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Joe Bob Stone.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 109 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 26, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 109 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on April 21, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor