John Joseph Cone

John Joseph Cone , born November 1, 1939, in Beaumont, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Lamar University and had a long career in oilfield equipment sales in Houston, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Katherine and Howell Cone, sister Colleen and her husband Billy Roane. He is survived by his wife Mary Carr Cone, son Chris and wife Cristi, son Travis, daughter Katherine, daughter Susan and husband Paul Pederson and granddaughters Tori, Lauren, Grace, Rylie, Mary and Kristina. Brother Anson and wife Lauren and brother Michael and wife Mary.

John will be remembered as a loving husband and cherished friend to many and for his active and devoted service as deacon and treasurer of Baptist Temple Church.

Pall Bearers will be; John Crane, Ken Howard, Gene Dishman, Mary Pederson, Kristina Pederson and Paul Pederson

A funeral service for John will be held on Friday, May24th, at 2:00 PM at Pat H. Foley & Co. Funeral Directors. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon prior to the service. Burial to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway Houston TX 77079