James Franklin Palone, son of Richard and Mary Lou (Williams) Palone was born September 29, 1929 in Westville, OK and departed this life on January 3, 2009 in Cookson, OK at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 5 days.
He married the love of his life Margaret Kaiser on October 21, 1950 and to this union 2 children were born; Sharon and Linda.
He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather to his family.
He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He loved to read, collect guns, hunting and fishing. He loved attending church while his health permitted.
He is survived by a very loving family that includes his wife of over 58 years; Margaret Palone, 2 daughters; Sharon Elizabeth Magby and husband Richard Lynn of Atoke, OK, Linda Kaye Lankford of Park Hill, OK, 3 grandchildren; Kevin Lynn Magby and wife Cindy of Atoka, OK, Phillip Ray Magby and wife Carminia of Coalgate, OK, 8 great grandchildren, 4 siblings; Richard Palone Jr., of Tawanda, KS, Irvin Welch Palone and wife Jane of Westville, OK, Tressa Faye Dart of Sand Springs, OK, and Glenn Palone and wife Laura of Cookson, OK, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive him.