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William Stone Obituary


William DeClayton Stone, III  (Age 85)  
On Friday, July 8, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joyce Stone; father of April Stone, Deborah Atkins, William Stone IV, Sharon Carter, Twanna Chase, Robin Christian, and the late Cheryl Stone. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Colesville United Methodist Church, 52 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, July 16, from 10 to 11 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 15, 2016.

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Christal Chapman

July 16, 2016

Praying for comfort and peace for you all. Love you!

Christal Chapman

July 16, 2016

Sending prayers of comfort and peace for you all. Love you too!

BJ & Roland Carter

July 15, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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