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Michael Stone Obituary

Funeral service for Michael S. Stone, 66, Loyola Dr., Ormond Beach, who passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at his residence, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct.11 at Dale Woodward Funeral Home, 167 Ridge-wood Ave., Holly Hill, with Rev. Andy Sistrunk officiating. Mr. Stone was born in Charleston, W.Va. and had been a resident of this area since 1957 coming from his birthplace. A 1960 graduate of Seabreeze High School, Mike managed a band "The Nightcrawlers" from Sept. 1964 through May 1966, during which time the Nightcrawlers scored a national hit with their song "The Little Black Egg". He went on to a career as a recording engineer and studio manager in Cincinnati and Nashville, Tn. Mr. Stone moved back to Ormond Beach in the early 1990's. Last month in Daytona Beach, he attended the Florida premiere of the documentary film "Cracking the Egg": The untold story of the Nightcrawlers. The screening was attended by the former Nightcrawlers. Surviviors include his sister-in-law, Anne Stone, Atlanta, Ga.; nephew, Mark Stone Charleston, W.Va.; close and lifetime friends, Jack Grochmal, Ormond Beach and Bonnie Culpepper, New Smyrna Beach. In lieu of other remembrances the family requests donations be made to either the American Cancer Society, 1737 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 140, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 or Odyssey Hospice Care, 149 S. Ridgewood Ave. Ste. 600, Daytona Beach, FL 32128.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Oct. 10, 2008.

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Jim McCall

October 16, 2008

Dear Mike,
Thanks for your friendship, widsom, hard work, and all the laughter that you brought to my life and everyone who worked at MBI. Your memory will live on.

Louis Lewow

October 16, 2008

Mike,
A group of us old MBI folk met last night (at a bar) in your honor. We told stories, laughed, cried, drank multiple adult beverages and toasted you with them every chance we got. You would have loved it and were probably looking down on us laughing.
You were sorely missed and yet you were there in the hearts of all.
See you someday soon,
Louis

Mert Paul

October 16, 2008

Mike,
You will be missed by many. Happily your pain & suffering is over. Now enjoy! No, we still can't put more money into the studio.
MERT PAUL, ATLANTA

Doug Holmes

October 16, 2008

When I learned that Mike was behind "Little Black Egg", the first song I ever learned to play, I was thrilled. When he told me the background story, he became my hero. I regret that I was unable to attend the celebration of his life. Here's to Mike!

Chris Bowman

October 13, 2008

Mike and I were close friends for 10 years. What a unique character. He will be missed

Edd Miller

October 10, 2008

Mike,
You meant a lot to me and to the many people whose paths you crossed. God helps those who help others, and He will certainly be taking good care of you. Peace be with you my friend - until we meet again... and then it will be time for... "cocktails!"

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