Ronald E. Stone of McKinney, Texas passed away on April 4, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born on April 11, 1942 to Harold Edward and Florence May (Sall) Stone in St. Louis, Missouri. Ronald grew up in the Chicago, Illinois area where he graduated from Rich Township High School in Park Forest, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Ronald married Karen Anne Ward on June 19, 1965 in Park Forest, Illinois. He later attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Ronald worked for Chrysler following an honorable discharge from the United States Army. In 1980, he began a career in commercial real estate in Wichita, Kansas. Ronald moved his family to Dallas, Texas in 1983 where he had a private partnership continuing his career in commercial real estate until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, outdoorsman, loved running marathons and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Karen Stone of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Cindy Barber and husband, Tony of Washington, Indiana; son, John Stone and wife, Erika of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Wyatt Barber, Ward Barber and Maxwell Stone; and a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 110 St. Gabriel Way, McKinney, Texas 75071.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ministry of the Imprisoned at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 110 St. Gabriel Way, McKinney, Texas 75071 or It’s A Sensory World, 13617 Neutron Road, Farmers Branch, Texas 75244.