Gerald Stone

Mr. Gerald L. Stone, 66, of Chatham, Virginia entered into a peaceful rest on June 2, 2026, in Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, NC.

Born June 13, 1959 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late George Stone and Elizabeth Coles Stone, who survives. He was married to Lorine Stone, who survives. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George Jr. and Leon Stone.

He was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System. He was employed as a manager for Hardee's.

He was a member of Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his mother and wife, he leaves a son, John Crews (Yvonne) of Evington, VA; two daughters, Tanesha Taylor (Antwain) of Danville, VA and LaTonya Townes of Java, VA; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; seven brothers, Michael Stone (Phyllis) of Axton, VA, Matthew Stone (Margie) of Gretna, VA, Brian (Melody), Chris and Reggie Fitzgerald all of Danville, VA, Jeffrey Stone of Chatham, VA and Kelvin Fitzgerald of Charlotte, NC; an aunt, Mary Hodnett of Danville, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m from Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Antonel A. Myler, Sr., Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, June 8, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Stone family.

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