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Johnny Earl Stone" Little Papa", 71, of Reidsville, formerly of Glynn and Brantley County, passed away Sunday at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Born in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Lawrence David Stone and the late Mattie Irene Stone. Mr. Stone attended Glynn Academy. He worked for Hercules for twenty nine years as a Chemical Operator. Mr. Stone was a volunteer Fireman, and had a passion for fishing, and car racing.
Survivors include his best friend Rose Towery of Reidsville, Ga; son Gary Stone and wife Gail of Bethlehem, Ga; Six grandchildren Jessica and Joshua Stone of Bethlehem, Ga., Gary Zanders of Summerville, S.C., Christina Heddleson, of Darien, Ga., Reign King of St. Mary's , Ga. and Amanda Perez of Alpharetta, Ga; nine great – grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, with Bishop Andy Young officiating, with interment to follow in Palmetto Cemetery. Serving pallbearers are Todd McCoy, Jimmy Zeigler, Tim Partin, Tony Hicks, John Googe, and Fred Parson.
Honorary pallbearer will be Buck McCoy, Charles White, Dr. Mallory Smith, and the Atkinson and Waynesville Volunteer Fire Department Staff.
Family will receive friends 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to the Johnny Earl Stone Memorial Fund at Bank America.
Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. www.edomillerandsons.com
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November 6, 2016
May the fond memories of your loved one soften your grief and may the God of tender mercies comfort you and gives you strength to endure the coming days.
November 3, 2016
I send my deepest condolences, may you take comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace and is remembered by God. Ecclesiastes 9:5.
November 3, 2016
Please accept my condolences. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, . . . and To comfort all who mourn, . . ."
November 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May the peace and comfort God gives be with the family.
November 2, 2016
My condolences for your loss. Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. May God continue to comfort you and your family. ( Psalms 9:9,10)
November 2, 2016
May our loving heavenly Father comfort your family during this time of grief. (1John4:8)
November 2, 2016
Mike
My heart goes out to your family, may God comfort you through this difficult time. (2 Cor 1:2-4)
November 1, 2016
Sorry to hear about your dad Gary, Hope you and your wife can share good memories of him. Losing someone close to you can bring anxiety. Fortunately, God tells us to throw our anxiety on him through prayer and he'll care for us.
November 1, 2016
Angela Kyler
Gary, your family has my deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss.
October 31, 2016
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time. Psalms 29:11
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