Mr. John Edward Salone, 75, a lifelong resident of Sinton, Texas, passed from this life on Good Friday, March 21, 2008.

John was a simple man, but he knew Jesus.  He is now made to walk anew on the golden streets of Glory with his beloved wife, Mary Lee, by his side.

John E. Salone was born September 18, 1932 in Georgetown, Texas to Lee Edward and Ivory Mae Salone.  He was employed as a Custodian for Ewing Hospital in Sinton, Texas more than 25 years, and by Sinton ISD more than 25 years.  He was a member of Zion Fair Baptist Church.  John dedicated his life to those he loved, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include four sons: William Darnell Salone of Houston, Texas, Charles (Brenda) Salone and Anthony (Sandra) Stewart of Sinton, Texas, Michael (Nicole) Stewart of New Jersey; 3 daughters: Barbara Jones and Elvina (Euclid) Brown of Sinton, Texas, Yvonne (Tommy) Quinters of Houston, Texas; 2 brothers: E.R. “Ray” (Jennie) Salone of Sinton , Texas, Roy Lee (Cheryl) Salone of San Antonio, Texas;  1 sister: Joyce Salone of Sinton, Texas; 11 Grandchildren; 18 Great-grandchildren; 2 Great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  He is preceeded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Salone, a son, Milton Lee Stewart III, a daughter, Joyce Marie Stewart, and son-in-law, Willie Jones.

Visitation will be Monday, March 24, 2008, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas.  Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 11:00 AM, at Ocean of Love Church of God in Christ, Sinton, Texas.  Burial will follow in Heaven’s Acres Cemetery, Sinton, Texas.

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