Photo courtesy of Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Inc. - Gretna
Gretna, Virginia
Jun 26, 1944 – Dec 2, 2021 (Age 77)
Long Island………Samuel “Sammy” Grey Stone, Sr., age 77 of Long Island died Thursday, December 2, 2021.
Born June 26, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Charlie William Stone and Elise Hunt Stone. He was predeceased by a brother, C.R. Stone. Sammy was a member of Straightstone Baptist Church and a school bus driver with Pittsylvania County Schools. He was a jack of all trades; and loved being outdoors, hunting, gardening, and his farm animals.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel Wallace Stone of the residence; two sons, Sam Stone, Jr. of Lynchburg, and Billy Wallace of Hurt; two brothers, Ray Stone and wife, JoAnn of Long Island, and James Stone of Lynchburg; two sisters, Carrie Gallagher of Lynchburg, and Mildred Mitchell of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Will Wallace of Lynchburg, and Julia Wallace of Lynchburg; one great-grandchild, Josephine Wallace of Lynchburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Straightstone Baptist Church by Pastor Jim Fox. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
Read MoreI'm sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. We sang together at Autumn Care Nursing Home and he was always so pleasant. I pray for the family for your loss.
Annette Cash
December 11, 2021
Thank you for taking my kids and grandchild to school safely everyone day
Nellie Smith
December 05, 2021 | Long Island, VA
Larry Roach
December 05, 2021 | Altavista, VA | Classmate
Prayers for the Stone family, So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Mabel be strong and God will help you through.
Gearleen Dawson
December 04, 2021 | Long Island, VA | Friend
Nikki Catron
December 04, 2021 | Long Island, VA | Friend
From my family to yours, we send our condolences.
May the Lord hold your family close during this time.
With Peace and Love, The Catron Family and the Crews Family
Nikki Catron
December 04, 2021 | Long Island, VA | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Winnie Sue Crews
December 04, 2021 | Lynchburg, VA | Classmate
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I pray for all the family.
Martha Shelton
December 03, 2021 | Hurt, VA | Coworker
I’m so sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing. I remember him fondly from my childhood at Straightstone. Prayers for the family.
Lee Thompson Payne
December 03, 2021 | Glen Allen, VA | Friend