Paul Edward Stone

Paul Edward Stone, 97, of Vienna, West Virginia passed away Friday, March 13, 2026.

He was born on December 12, 1928, in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Kyle and Barbara Stone. He was raised in Norfolk, Virginia.

Paul enlisted in the USAF when he was 17 years old and served his country proudly for 24 years. He retired as a Master Sergeant, after which he served as a security guard for the federal government for 26 years.

He also did taxes for many people throughout his lifetime under Stone’s Tax Service, finally “retiring” at the age of 95.

Paul was a member of Summit Valley United Methodist Church, and the Williamstown Lions Club.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Kayla Bouchard and her husband, Jesse, who lived with and took care of Paul in the last years of his life. He is also survived by his son, Paul Stone Jr. of Merrit Island, Florida; stepson, Mark Riffle (Denese) of Jacksonville, Florida; grandsons, Nathan Riffle and Kyle Riffle; son-in-law, Frank Giberson of Parkersburg; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Stone; daughter, Lisa Giberson; and two brothers, Charles Stone and Everett Stone.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the great care and compassion given to Paul in recent months, and Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center, and they extend a special “Thank you” to long-time family friend, Stella Johnson, who assisted with his care.

His family will receive friends 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home. The visitation will begin with Military Honors by American Legion Post 15.

A private interment will be conducted at the West Virginia National Cemetery with full honors.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to the Williamstown Lions Club Sight Fund, 423 Henderson Avenue, Williamstown, West Virginia 26187, a cause that Paul was passionate about. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home will provide donation envelopes during visitation hours.

 In honor of Paul, a basket will be available for donations of any unused eyeglasses to the Williamstown Lions Club Sight program.