"Les & I are so sorry for your loss - we met Andy at the American Grill in Canton and enjoyed visiting with him. We knew that he had not been feeling well, but this was such a shock. RIP Andy."
In loving memory of
Andrew J. Stone
August 5, 1950 - May 17, 2022
Andrew J. Stone, 71, of Fairview, passed away at 9:04 pm, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1950 in Canton to Claudie and Melba (Brown) Stone. They preceded him in death.
Surviving is his sister Lynda (Donald) Luman of Urbana, two nephews; Bryan (Stacey) Luman and Nathan (Kate) Luman, one great niece Eleonore Luman and three great nephews; Simon Luman, Henry Luman and Kai Luman and several cousins.
Andrew graduated from Spoon River Valley High School in 1969. He was a life-long farmer in the Fairview area, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and a member of the former Providence Chapel Methodist Church.
Services will be 11 am Monday, May 23, 2022 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, IL. Memorials can be made to the Fairview Fire and Rescue or the Fairview American Legion. To view Andrew's DVD or to leave online condolences please visit, oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Lynda & family, so very sorry for your loss. Andy was such a big part of our Providence Chapel memories. Always enjoyed visiting with him at the ice cream socials while he was helping grill pork chops, or when he would bring your mom to church. We'll all miss him a lot."
"Lynda and Donald, we were so sorry to hear of Andy?s passing. Lunch at the Fairview Cafe will never be the same. Janet and Jerry Woodall"
"Lynda and Don sorry to hear about your loss."
"He was a very kind and gentle man, who always made me smile. We joked and talked about several things going on in the world. I will miss Andy very much. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends. One in a million kind of guy. God rest his soul."
"My sympathy to his sister and family. Andy was a great guy. Enjoyed teasing and visiting with him. He will be missed by so many people! "
"Condolences and deepest sympathy to family and friends. He was one of a kind and will be missed by many."
"I knew Andy for many years from taking classes at the YMCA. I am so sorry for your loss!"
"He was a good service customer with us at Art Hossler Auto Plaza for years along with his parents, sad to hear of his passing, he was a gentle friendly man !!!!!"
"We will miss having Andy as our neighbor. We had a lot of great evening driveway talks. We will keep an eye on the house. If you need anything let us know. "