Lanford H. Stone, 86, of Eden, passed away Monday afternoon, October 8, 2012, at Morehead Nursing Center.
A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Thursday, October 11, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Lanford was born July 31, 1926 in Axton, VA, son of the late Henry Clay and Mamie Lou Earles Stone. He was a member of Osborne Baptist Church. Mr. Stone was a World War II Marine veteran who served in the Pacific. He received several medals including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star which was presented to him in 1998 by Senator Richard Burr. He retired from Miller Brewing Company in 1991 where he was a tool and die maker. He enjoyed several hobbies including golfing, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his son, Lannie and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Lori Hancock and husband, Roger; grandsons, Grayson Stone, Chad Stone, Joey Hancock and wife, Denise and Jason Hancock and wife, Francine.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Mae Edwards Stone and his infant brother, Lazelle.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter at 162 LeGrande Drive in Eden.
The family would like to especially thank the staff on the West Wing at Morehead Nursing Center for the special care that they gave Lanford and for always getting him his pimento cheese sandwich and coffee and and him telling them to "put it on my tab, and get you one too".
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, William Johnson Post 534, Eden, NC 27288
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Lori & Lanny - My heart goes out to you during this difficult time! Praying for PEACE for all of you in the days ahead. How ironic I just got back to Texas after being there with Mom for two weeks. I actually thought of you Lori and always wanted to call and go to lunch BUT I know you understood I did not want to be away from Mom. I wanted to spend every minute I could with her. She went home on Sept 30th and she is no longer suffering. Now Lanford can be with Peggy and you will see them AGAIN one day as I will see my precious Mom. PEACE be with all of you!
Robin Gatewood King
My Deepest Condolence to your family. Lanford was such a sweet person. He will greatly be missed by us all. Our prayers are with you all.
Paula Belton, MNC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your precious memories!
Pete & Debbie Crouch
There are no words that can ease the loss that you bear, but you should know that you are in my thougths and prayers.I enjoyed Lanford smile,his kindness and thougthful ways.
Eleanor Martin-mnc
I'm sorry for your loss.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.We will miss him greatly at mnc but he will never be forgotten!He was a really sweet man it was an honor to care for him! Dawn Via MNC
Dawn Via
I am saddened by the loss of a person that was a big part of my childhood, particularly as a teen. I remember visiting Lannie, Lanford always had time to talk about anything and for as long as you wanted to. He participated in a bowling league with Lannie, Jesse Edwards and myself and was always full of laughter and lots of fun. This is just one of the many things he did to be a father figure to all of us. He will be missed, but remembered for the memories he built in others life. May God bless and comfort Lannie and Lori and their families during this time of loss. May God wrap his loving spirit around you to help fill the empty void and hold you close to comfort you with his love.
Tommy Griffin
Lanny- Sorry to hear of the loss of your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Joe Zanetti
Lori and Lanni so very sorry to read this this am.So sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you for Gods comforting arms of love and peace to help you through this time.Treasure your memories of your sweet dad. Love and prayers.
Susan Griffin Vernon
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Born: Saturday Jul 31, 1926
