David Stone, Sr.

David Stone, Sr.

August 10, 1934 - December 02, 2025

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Born on a couch in Fernandina Beach, Florida on August 10, 1934, and passed surrounded by friends and family at Haven Hospice on December 2, 2025. David “Pops” G. Stone, Sr. graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in education. He was an educator being the principal at Chiefland elementary and later the night school helping many with their GED's, a soldier, first rate gunsmith, and bail bondsman. He was a man of much wisdom and had an impact on many lives during his 91 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Deborah, son David G. Stone, Jr (Lisa), stepdaughters Honey Cross, Dannah Lewis-Livingston, grandchildren David III, Jarred (Rose), Christinah (Jordan), Bryan (Haley), Evan (Sara) and eight great-grandchildren, five nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 23 years Elizabeth Boys Stone, daughters Elizabeth, Paulina “Pookie”, parents Hyman “Snap” Fitzhugh and Bertha Stone, brother Hugh, sister Betty, a semi-truckload of doves, a pickup full of quail, a good many ducks, some deer, and a big ol' bar hog that he wasn't sure if it was his old 50/70 or the tree it ran in to that got him.


A memorial service to honor Mr. Stone will be held at 11am on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Weems & Sons Funeral Home, 715 West Park Avenue, Chiefland, FL 32626. The family will receive friends for a visitation at 10:30 am

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A Memorial Tree was planted for David G. Stone, Sr.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Weems & Sons Funeral Homes - Chiefland
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Jackie Hatcher
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Mr Stone was a very nice person. We worked together at the adult and community education in Bronson., Deborah and family, I will keep you in my prayers.
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Sheri Marsh
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So hard to find the words that can explain how much I respected Mr. Stone. So many memories of him as principal from his first day to many days working with him at the college. Mr. Stone came as my guest to my first college graduation and I was so proud to have him there. Mr. Had way of writing so beautifully even when being funny and I wish I had some of the hand written letters I typed for him. So many memories over so many years and some that made me laugh until I cried. Such a wonderful person and I will always cherish every memory.
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Honey
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Lovingly referred to by his grandchildren as, "grandpa grouch" (per his request, but they never thought he was grouchy); his art, sense of humor, and love of classical music will be missed. We're choosing to celebrate his reunion with the good many people who preceded him in mortality graduation and know he was welcomed by a Florida marsh landscape equipped with blue herons, marsh hens, and a plethora of cute critters.
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Marsh Sisters: Sheri & Betty
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Thank you for the memories.

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