Johnnie Bryant "J.B." Slone passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. He was 92 years old. He was born Aug. 27, 1922 to Johnny E. and May Bryant Slone in Corbet and graduated from Corsicana High School.. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Slone served his country for four years in the Army 381st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 96th Division in the First Squad of Heavy Mortar Company H. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded five Bronze Stars, a Bronze Arrowhead, a Good Conduct Medal as well as numerous other decorations for meritorious service during the campaigns in Leyte, Okinawa and other areas of the Pacific front. He was ordained as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Corbet in the late 1940's. He was a faithful member of Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.. He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 69 years, Anna Lee Slone.. He is survived by son David Slone and wife Ava of Waxahachie; grandson Doug Slone and wife Kelly of Forreston, Texas; one great-grandson, Wade Bryant Slone; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his closest friends and caregivers, Grady and Sandy Manning of Corsicana.. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.. Bro. Grady Manning will conduct an 11 a.m. graveside service at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana following the visitation. If the weather is inclement, there will be no graveside service.. Honorary Pall Bearers are Nathan Andrews, Curtis Holt, Nelson Galloway, Franklin Neal, Bobby Atkinson, James Monroe, Dale Stovall and Wayne Moody.. An online guestbook is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com and selecting the J.B. Slone obituary.