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Long time area resident Robert Byron Stone died this week at the age of 70.
Born in Kissimmee, Florida on July 21st, 1941 to Virgil Stone and Zelma (Arbaugh) Stone, the family moved to Jerome Idaho where he attended Jerome Junior High and Valley High in Eden/Hazelton Idaho.
He married Jewel LaCombe on June 25th 1960. They were married for 25 years and had two children, son Arbie and daughter Kimberly Fox.
He worked in the gaming industry for the biggest part of his life in various cities throughout Nevada, including Elko, Ely, Fallon, Jackpot, Laughlin, Reno, Las Vegas, and most recently in Wendover.
He semi-retired and made his home in Montello in 2003 where he enjoyed working on old cars and motorcycles and building a huge collection of country music works.
he is survived by:
Son Arbie Stone of Wendover, Nevada
Daughter-in-law Irma Stone of Wendover, Nevada
Daughter Kimberly Fox of Spring Creek, Nevada
Son-in-law Brian Fox of Spring Creek, Nevada
Grandson Doran Wildridge of Spring Creek, Nevada
Grandson Derrick Wildridge of Elko, Nevada
Brother Roy Stone of Kingman, Arizona
Brother Marvin Stone of Buhl, Idaho
Sister Connie LaCombe of Wendover, Nevada
Brother Larry Stone of Twin Falls, Idaho
Brother Bobby Trivitt of Jerome, Idaho
Many nieces and nephews
And the mother of his children Jewel Stone.
Preceded in death by:
Father Virgil Stone of Yakima, Washington
Mother Zelma Arbaugh (Stone) of Wendover, Utah
Brother Troy Stone of Jackpot, Nevada
Sister Shirley Orr of Rupert, Idaho
