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Wayne Stone Obituary
Portsmouth - Wayne M. Stone Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
He was the husband every mother picks for her daughter; the father every wife prays for her children; the dad that is the hero, mentor, and patriarch of the family; the grandfather that class papers and bragging rights are dedicated to; and a friend, confidant, wise man, who truly made you a better person for knowing him. "Pop" put God and family first and everything else fell into place.
He was born on January 5, 1948 in Portsmouth; and was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin F. and Lillian M. Stone and a brother, Benjamin F. "Stoney" Stone Jr. Wayne retired with pride from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he began as a boilermaker apprentice and achieved Shop Superintendent after serving 35 dedicated years. He was a member of the Catholic Club and loved laughing with friends.
He is survived by the long-time love of his life his wife, Diane "Ralph"; his sons, Wayne Jr. "Matt" and his wife Robin and Christopher Scott and his wife Paige; and a daughter, Amber Dortch. Pop is also survived by lots of grandchildren that he cherished deeply, Tyler, Wayne III "Stinky", Trent, Breanna, Chrissy, Scotty Jr, Lexi, Sophie, Will, Taylor, Timmy, Evan and Meagan.
Wayne was blessed with the closest group of brothers and sisters that have surrounded each other with love his entire life. He is survived by four brothers, Bobby Jack Stone, Bruce Stone, Billy Stone and his wife Letty and Elwyn Sweet. He was also blessed with five crazy sisters, Barbara Stewart and her husband JC, Bonnie Hedgepeth, Beverly Woodard, Brenda Woodard and husband Johnny, Belinda Flemming and husband Carl.
Services and burial will be private at a later date.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Catholic Club Scholarship Foundation, 3407 Race Street Portsmouth, VA 23707.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
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May 2, 2024
Ralph, I still think about Wayne so often, Bless his heart. I do hope you are doing well. Please take good care of yourself. Peggy (Butler)
Angel Tineo
April 30, 2021
Good man good neighbor and good family.
Marilyn Grant
May 24, 2016
Stone Family..
Praying that God will continue to strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your love one. May you find peace and comfort in the memories that you share.
In 1999, I had the pleasure of working for Wayne in NNSY Code 960.
I was also blessed to be working at the Heart Hospital during his stay. What a humble and courageous man of God who stood the test of times. I count it an honor that I could be some source of assistance and support to the family during my work shift..
You were such a warm,loving and supporting family. What a testimony for the love that each of you displayed daily in the hospital for Wayne.
Blessings to each of you...
May 12, 2016
Ralph, I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. I pray for God's comfort and strength to all of you. Love ya
Tricia Powers
Sarah Davis-Crawford
May 12, 2016
It has been years since I have seen Wayne and his brothers and sisters. My mom was their Mom's friend (Carolyn Davis).She is getting up there in age (82) but is still working as a school guard. Our family would like to extend our deepest condolences to your family. from what I can remember of Wayne the obituary describes even his formative years growing up. God Bless you all.
Joel Kirshon
May 12, 2016
Blessings to all of Wayne's family. What a great man. I had the privilege of working with Wayne at irwins pharmacy. Wayne's brothers and sisters are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reginald Wall
May 10, 2016
We were sad to learn of Wayne's passing. I consider it an honor to have worked with him and to get to know him. You are in our prayers during this difficult time and trust God will give you strength during the coming days. Reggie Wall, Supt. retired NNSY
Kathy Willis
May 9, 2016
Tyler and Stinky..so sorry to her about your grandpa. Will be praying for everyone.
Love and Prayers,
Mrs. Willis
WBHS
Jennifer Dancause
May 9, 2016
With a heavy heart, I send prayers and hugs to you all. It was my blessing to help provide care to Wayne and offer support and an ear to you all ! Jennifer Dancause, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cindy Wade
May 9, 2016
Ralph, Matt, Scott, and Amber, My thoughts and prayer are with your family at this time of loss. May knowing he is going to heaven be a comfort for you.
Dayna Wade-Johnson
May 9, 2016
Scott,Our thoughts are with you and your family. We will be praying for all of you.
Debbie Balch
May 9, 2016
Diane I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort.
Priscilla Varney
May 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with u
With deepest sympathy.
Avis Sparrer
May 8, 2016
Ralph, Matt, Scott, and Amber ya'll are
in my thoughts and prayers, I know he was a great guy, and he will be missed a lot. Keep all your memories close, and know he is happy, healthy and in a better place. Love ya'll
Rick Deiss
May 8, 2016
Matt,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. No words can adequately describe this great loss.
Rose Dodson
May 8, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to Wayne's family. Gone too soon and young. I worked with him in Code 900 Production Officer's at NNSY a while back...I pray your family can find strength and love during this difficult time.
Thomas Ogburn
May 8, 2016
RALPH i'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. hE WAS A GOOD FRIEND BACK IN THE BOILER SHOP AND THE CLUB. i WILL ALSO MISS HIM.
Lamont Simmons
May 8, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors of the beloved Wayne. He is sorely missed.
May 8, 2016
Diane: My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barry Smith
Steve Wyatt
May 8, 2016
Very sorry to hear of the lost of Wayne, For the short time I knew him while working on the house,I had the chance to get to know him and how great of a man he was.
Sending Love and Prayers to you and the family
May 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sherry Byrd
May 8, 2016
My sincere sympathy and prayers for Wayne's entire family. I had not seen him since we were kids living around the corner from each other. He was such a nice person. I used to spend the night at his house with his sister, Barbara. Wayne was always helping his Mom. God bless and comfort each of you. (My name was Sherry Wooten)
Ben and Terri Goff
May 8, 2016
Matt,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Peggy Butler
May 7, 2016
Ralph, I loved that man for the 20 years I worked for him and he made me laugh. You and Matt, Scottie and Amber were number one in his life. I pray God will give you the strength you need to move forward with you life. I will be putting you in my prayers. Love you girl! Peggy
Jeff Rice
May 6, 2016
My heart felt condolences to you, Ralph, and to your family. Wayne was a great man and he loved his family. Those of us that knew him in the Shipyard always had the greatest respect for his management and his knowledge. It was a pleasure working with Wayne.
Ps. 61:2
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