Kenneth E. Stone, Sr., of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville at the age of 72.

The son of Alvin and Katherine (Loveless) Stone was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 14, 1949.  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1968-1970 and served a tour in Vietnam from 1969-1970.  He and his family moved to Boone County in 1985 from Illinois.  He was a member of Northvale Baptist Church.

His mother died when he was 2, and he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Florence and Alf Williford.  Kenny grew up in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on a farm with 12 dogs.  At age 16, he moved to Illinois after the death of his uncle.  While living in Illinois, he met the love of his life in April 1970, Patsy Simmons, and they were married two weeks later.  Together, they had four children, adopted four children and fostered three children.

Kenny was a devoted husband of nearly 51 years and he adored and protected his wife and kids.  He worked hard as an auto mechanic and enjoyed watching the weather channel.  Kenny loved to travel with his wife, visiting every state but six.  He also enjoyed camping.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and always a jokester.  He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Katherine Stone, his adoptive parents, Florence and Alf Williford, a brother, Leonard Stone and a grandson, E.J. Stone.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Patsy Stone; his eight children, Kenneth Stone, Jr., Jamie Stone (Onie Smith), Christine Criner (Bobby Moore), Kevin and Leslie Stone, Timothy Todd Stone, John Stone, Tiffany Stone and Jasmine Stone; a brother, James and Ruth Stone; two sisters, Ruth Ann and David Coleman and Betty Sue Prince; five grandchildren, Cody and Elizabeth Criner, Anthony Stone, Lacie Stone, Angel Stone and Angela Stone; two great grandchildren, Lucy and James and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives and friends.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1 PM at Northvale Baptist Church in Harrison.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com .