Leon Stoneking

M, #1289, b. 3 February 1903, d. 23 October 1990
Father*Thomas Sheridan Stoneking b. 17 Oct 1865, d. 9 Mar 1934
Mother*Mattie Iona Fielding
Leon Stoneking|b. 3 Feb 1903\nd. 23 Oct 1990|p1289.htm|Thomas Sheridan Stoneking|b. 17 Oct 1865\nd. 9 Mar 1934|p1190.htm|Mattie Iona Fielding||p1286.htm|George W. Stoneking|b. 29 Dec 1831\nd. 19 Jul 1886|p674.htm|Lavinia Pials|b. 15 Jun 1831\nd. 28 Apr 1902|p1179.htm|||||||
Note* Leon Stoneking Listed as surviving child, residing in Bethel Twp., IL, in Thomas Sheridan Stoneking's 1934 obituary.

Obituary notes: He was a retired Macomb water superintendent; he was employed by the city of Macomb for 23 years and served as water superintendent from 1965-1968 when he retired. He lived most of his married life in McDonough County area; moved to Macomb in 1942. Survived by three daughters, five grandchildren, and "several" great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving sibling in his family. Memorial gifts designated to First Baptist Church of Macomb. 
Nickname  Leon Stoneking also went by the name of Pete. 
Birth*3 February 1903 He was born on 3 February 1903 at Bethel Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois. 
Marriage*13 December 1924 He married Hazel Fugate on 13 December 1924 at Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois. 
Death*23 October 1990 Leon Stoneking died on 23 October 1990 at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb, McDonough Co., Illinois, at age 87. 
Burial* He was buried at Stoneking Cemetery, Bethel Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.1 

Family

Hazel Fugate
Child
Last Edited24 Aug 2012

Citations

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