Kenneth Edward Stone

Kenneth Edward Stone, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Bartley Charles Stone and Thelma Black Stone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy Cochrane; his sons, Bart Stone and Kevin Stone; his grandchildren, Savannah Elmore, Tristan Stone, Elona Stone, and Neely Smith; and his siblings, Betty Jean Springs, Gerald Stone, Henry Stone, Bill Stone, and Ted Stone.
Mr. Stone is survived by his children, John Stone (Lorna), Kent Stone, Jason Stone (Susan), Adam Stone, Clay Stone (Ersie), Samuel Stone, Josh Stone, Kim Horne (Mike), Donna Beckford (Wayne), Samantha High, Darla Ball (Shane), Cherry Cash, and Kelly Pritchard (Brad); 29 great-grandchildren; 20 great great-grandchildren; his sisters, Anna Michaelis and Joy Moore (Doug); and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Community Pentecostal Center, Stanley, NC. A service to celebrate Mr. Stone's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas, NC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mr. Stone's family.
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