Ryder Lee Clifton, 15 months old, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina.
Ryder was born on July 14, 2023, and was a blessing to his Grandparents, Ricky and Karen Stone. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his mother, Tabitha Stone, Ryder is survived by his brothers, Dylan Rappleyea and Dolton Colclough; sisters, Samatha Stone, Addison Riley, Precious and Jaylan Rankin and Amy Clifton; Aunts; Tisha Stone, Candi Stone and Brittany Stone; along with several cousins.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, in the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens located at 102 Moss Road in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Holbrook.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Stone and Ricky “R J” Stone.
Flowers are acceptable.
“The moment that you left me, my heart split in two. One side filled with memories, the other side died with you. I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek. REMEBERING you is easy, I do it everyday but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. You see life has gone on without you, but will never be the same.”
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
211 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

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