Private funeral for Herbert Stone, retired trade exec

HERBERT STONE, the first executive director of the Southern U. S. Trade Association, a non-profit firm headquartered in New Orleans that specialized in agricultural export trade development, died on July 20, 2016 at the age of 94.

Stone was a resident of New Orleans for the past 43 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY., he later lived in Baltimore, MD. before moving to the city.  He retired from his work as an agricultural trader in 1968.

He served his country honorably during World War II, where he participated in the European Theater of Operations for thirteen months, including seven months in active combat. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with oak leave cluster for his meritorious achievement in the Battle of the Bulge.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeanette, he will be fondly remembered by his extended family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At the request of the family, a strictly private family graveside service will be held on Monday, July 25.

Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130.

Condolences may be expressed online at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie, which is in charge of arrangements.