Thomas Gene Stone, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Plainview Memorial Park with Rev. Mike Schafer of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. A visitation will be held at 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at Kornerstone Funeral Directors in Plainview. Thomas was born on September 6, 1940 in Albertville, AL to Berman LaRue and Edna Airie (McCreless) Stone. Mr. Stone served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972 during the Vietnam War. Before moving to Plainview with his sister, he lived in Albertiville, AL where he was a member of the Cowboy Church of Albertville. He had a black belt in karate. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terry Stone. He is survived by his sister, Letha Rice and husband Wayne of Plainview; two nieces, Lawana Salehi of Amarillo, Staci Bentley of Amarillo; two nephews, David Rice of Amarillo, Jason Rice of Levelland; many great nieces, great nephews and cousins; his constant companion, his dog Casper.