James Arthur Stone

James Arthur Stone

1945 - 2025

James Arthur Stone, 80, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Olive Hill, entered into rest Thursday evening, December 4, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1945, in Elliott County, KY, a son of the late Ray and Etta Bair Stone.

James proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era.  He was stationed with the U.S. Army in Fort Hood, Texas.  He was of the Christian faith, and fifty year plus member of the Olive Hill Christian Church.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and puttering around.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by two sisters, Crystal Carroll, and Alice Joy Patrick; and two brothers, Larry Stone, and Billy Stone.

He is survived by one daughter, Lynn (Lee) Rappolt; two sisters, Zady Clevenger of Olive Hill, and Mary (Mike) Fry of Napoleon, OH; three brothers, Lowell Thomas (Betty Jo) Stone of Lebanon, OH, Leroy (Judy) Stone of Olive Hill, and Ted Stone of St. Albans, WV; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to these, he leaves behind several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends that will cherish his memory.

Funeral Services will be conducted 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Bro. Chris Colley officiating. Burial and military honors will follow in the Stone Cemetery in Elliott County, KY.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 149 Whitt Street Olive Hill, KY 41164

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences can be made at www.duvallandmoore.com

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