[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E137-E138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM EARL STONE

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of William Earl Stone who passed away on February 3, 2021. 
Earl was a fixture in his community and will be deeply missed.
  Earl was born to Lela Bell Stone on March 30, 1937. He graduated from 
Guntown High School in 1957 where he and Elaine Cook served as Vice 
President and President, respectively. He worked at Toms Drugstore,

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where he perfected his milkshake recipe. He began his career in road 
construction at Boyer, Johnson and Kimes. He eventually became a 
partner and then sole owner of the company. He served until his death 
as president and board member of the Mississippi Road Builders 
Association.
  Earl went on to marry his class president, Elaine. The two spent 59 
years together and had three children. The family were members of 
Friendship Baptist Church where Earl served as Church Clerk, Assistant 
Moderator, choir member and served on many committees. He was committed 
to the revitalization of downtown Baldwyn and was very connected to his 
family.
  Earl Stone was an outstanding Mississippian and a man dedicated to 
his family and faith. He will be deeply missed.

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