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Larry Stone Obituary
He attended Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church. Larry worked in the warehouse at Fiber for many years and then at Lowe's Hardware before retiring. He was also a former member of the Upper Cleveland Rescue. Larry loved fishing, gardening, and making people laugh.
In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bob Guay.
Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruby White Stone; a sister, Anita Guay of Shelby; a sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Johnny Ruppe of Polkville; and a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Bessie White of New House.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.
Funeral service: 3 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory
Burial: Will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park.
Funeral home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Memorials: May be made to the charity of one's choice.
Guest registry: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Stone
February 20, 2014
I was sorry to read about Larry's passing. I could not attend his services because of illness.
Joyce Hamrick
Keith Laughter
February 19, 2014
We are so sorry to learn of cousin Larry's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you. He will be missed dearly, but our fond memories of him will continue. So sorry we could not attend his service due to illness.
Arthur Ramsey
February 19, 2014
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
God Bless you.you are in my prayers.
February 19, 2014
We loved Larry and loved to hear him talk at church. He always asked the church family to pray for his family & how much he loved his wife. Our thoughts & prayers are for the whole family.
Sincerely,
Keith & Kelly Weaber
Shaila Wood
February 19, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Brenda Greene Shepherd
February 19, 2014
So sorry for your loss !!!!!
I know how much you and Larry loved each other.
Cricket & Junior Edwards
February 19, 2014
We will keep you in our prayers.
GEORGE & ELIZABETH LEDFORD
February 18, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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