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Lonnie Stone Obituary
Eaton Rapids
Passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2014 at the age of 75. Lonnie was born in Arkansas, December 12, 1939, the son of Alonzo and Evelyn (Caldwell) Stone. He served with the Army National Guard, worked for Diamond Reo, and later retired from American Sunroof where he worked as a supervisor. He was a member and a past elected financial secretary for UAW Local 650, Lansing Moose Lodge 288 and the Mason Lodge. Lonnie collected John Deere tractors, enjoyed farming, wood working, going to flea markets and watching NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, JoAnn Stone of Eaton Rapids; children, Lonnie (Natalie) Stone Jr. of Mason, David (Kammy) Stone of Charlotte NC, Sheryl Wright of Dimondale, Cindy (Mike) Perry of Eaton Rapids, Tammy (Darryl) Hill of Dansville; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Jane) Stone Sr; sister, Patricia (Bernard) Miller of Eaton Rapids; several nieces, nephews and friends. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Stone; great grandson, Dylan Ostrander.
Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Gary Bird officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906. Please visit our website to place online condolences or to sign the guest register, www.shellyodell.com.
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Sheryl
May 21, 2023
Daddy I miss you so much
Sheryl Wright
March 29, 2021
I miss you daddy its been a few years a ill always miss you
Cindy Perry
January 5, 2015
Rest in Peace Lonnie - you were always one of my favorite members at the credit union. My thoughts go out to your family.
jeral box
December 29, 2014
To the entire Stone family, I am very sorry to hear of Lonnies passing. I haven't seen him in years since I moved south. But it seems like only yesterday when Lonnie, Jim, Kenny and I played golf together.He was always a fun guy to play golf with. I know you all will miss him dearly. RIP Mr. Stone.
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December 27, 2014
Sorry to hear of his passing, I knew Lonnie when I was a young girl. He and my Father, Charles Smith, were good friends. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
December 26, 2014
You are finally at peace. You will be missed but you are running with the angels up in heaven.
Ilene Jolly
December 26, 2014
GODSPEED, LONNIE. I know Aunt Jo loved you bery much and you will be missed.
Ilene jolly
December 26, 2014
Godspeed, Lonnie. I know Aunt Jo loved you very much and you will be missed.
Sister and Brothers Forever
Ken Stone, Sr
December 25, 2014
I will forever miss you. We had many good times together that I will cherish. My sister (Pat) and I will always be thinking about you. RIP
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