William “Bill” Dean Stone
William “Bill” Dean Stone, 71, of Ronceverte, passed away on Friday April 7, 2023, at CAMC in Charleston.
Bill was born on November 21, 1951, in Ronceverte, to Joseph William “Bill” Stone and Ronelda Bietz Stone.
Bill was a Presbyterian. He was among the first graduating class of Greenbrier East High School in 1969; he continued his education at WVU. Bill retired from Greenbrier Motors, after 38 years of service, in 2014. After retiring, he worked part time delivering medicine for Fritz Pharmacy and later CVS.
He was a member of the Eastern Greenbrier Jaycees, the Masonic Lodge, and the “Men of Greenbrier”. Bill was a retired member of the West Virginia Army National Guard, where he served for 24 years.
Bill loved showing dogs for competition. He would spend his summers camping by the river, sharing stories, singing, and playing guitar. His passion was going trout fishing at his favorite spot on the Williams River.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Sandra Walton and Sonja Stone. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Gail; his sons, Gabriel (Katie) Stone and Jason Stone; his grandchildren, Jasmine, Jara, Kaden, and Myla; stepmother, Connie Stone; sister, Rosaletta Hudson; brother-in-law, Eddie Walton; close friends, Steve Sebert, Fritz Glasser, Rob Dillon, and Steve Farren.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church with Stephen Baldwin officiating; interment with military honors will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive their family and friends from 12 p.m. until time of services at the church.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte is in charge of arrangements.
