David Wayne Stone, 69 of Statham, passed away November 2, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to David “Dan” Stone and Carolyn Thomas Stone on November 19, 1953. He wed Judith “Judy” Guthrie on October 6, 1973, at High Shoals Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Dan & Carolyn Stone. Wayne was a carpenter by trade. He made the Lord Jesus his Savior at a young age and was often seen reading his Bible & praying, thanking God for his family. He was a member of the gospel group Manna in the 90’s. Wayne was a proud father to his children & a loving papa to his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Thomas Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Powers officiating. The family will visit Lord & Stephens, West on Saturday from 11 am – 1:00 pm.
He leaves behind his beloved wife and devoted caregiver of 50 years, Judy Stone of Statham, GA; his children; son, Shayne (Jennifer) Stone of High Shoals; daughter, Tanya Stone of Redington Shores, FL & son, Matt (Michelle) Stone of Watkinsville, GA; his precious grandchildren, Jordan, Dustan & Katey Stone, Karrie Eidson, Lindsey Harrison, Marley Cartrette, Kristan Peters, Grant Stone, Breelynn & Brenley Stone; his six great-grandbabies, Drake, Zane, Chloe, Judd, Nellie & Hunter; his sister, Diddie (Rodney) Sheridan of Clearwater, FL, and niece, Hannah (Kurt) Crevier of Clearwater, FL; his mother in law, Joyce Guthrie of Statham, GA as well as numerous sisters and brothers in law and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother & sister in law; he is also survived by three aunts.
Pallbearers are Grant Stone, Jordan Stone, Dustan Stone, Christian Cartrette, James Eberhart, Nik Harrison, and Zane Fairbanks.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Saturday, November 4, 2023
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