Jim Krone was born on November 20, 1955 to parents Margaret and Russell Krone in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Jim passed away on March 2, 2013 surrounded by family and friends following a heroic 2 year battle with cancer. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1979 with a degree in marketing. He spent over 30 years working in the construction industry with his brother Tom in the business they built together. Jim was a humble man of great love, faith, and integrity. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. His favorite hobbies included cars and fishing.
Jim married Lisa Gullett in 1980. They had two children Linsey and Neal. Jim was a tremendous husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving family, wife Lisa of 33 years, daughter Linsey and fiancé Kyle Allen, son Neal and wife Shannon, sisters Suzanne and husband Larry, Sandy and husband Frank, and his brothers Don and wife Mardell, and Tom and wife Cindy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.