Melvin Stone
November 09, 1934 - November 11, 2022
Obituary
Melvin Delano Stone, 88, passed away at his home in Bronson, Florida on Friday, November 11, 2022. Mr. Stone was born in Parrish, Alabama on November 9, 1934. His family later moved to Dade County Florida. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War. Following his Honorable Discharge, he met and married his wife of 64+ years Goldie (Cookie) Groover. The couple moved to Bronson in the sixties, where they raised their two daughters, Tammy and Denise. Throughout his life, he worked as a carpenter, a truck driver, and an "ICEE" representative. He prided himself on being a craftsman. He retired from Lancaster Correctional Facility in 2003. Throughout his life he was an avid reader of history and has been described as a "gentleman and a scholar." Mr. Stone is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lucy Stone, a sister, Louise Toms, two brothers, Harold and Robert Stone, and a three-day old son, Charles Delano Stone. He leaves behind his wife, Goldie Stone of Bronson, his daughters Tammy Davis (David) of Williston, Denise Stone (Ron McManus) of Bronson, three grandchildren, Shay Potts (Chris) of Gainesville, Andi McManus (Andy Starling) of Bronson, and Heath Davis of Gainesville. He also thoroughly enjoyed his two great grandchildren Carsyn Adeline Potts and Hayden Steele Starling. Being from a large family he also leaves behind two brothers, Donald (Eunice) and Dale (Suzanne) Stone of Ocala, sisters Bonnie (Jim) McCreary of Bronson, and Pat Josie of Gray, Georgia, many nieces, nephews, and their children as well. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 3:00 pm, at the home of James and Patty Fletcher, 2730 NE 165th Terrace, Williston, Florida 32696. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a memorial fund for his widow to help defray funeral, medical, and other expenses. These contributions can be mailed to PO Box 293 Bronson, Florida 32621. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Knauff Funeral Home Williston. Memorial Service Saturday, November 26, 2022 3:00 PM James & Patty Fletcher Home 2730 NE 165th Terrace Williston, Florida 32696
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Susan Bilyou
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Were praying for you all.🙏🏻So sorry for your loss. 😢
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Pam Huber
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Cookie and family, I only met Melvin once and he was the sweetest man. I know your hearts are broken. I hope you all have comfort when you share your memories with each other. Sending love to you all, Im so very sorry for your loss.
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Teresa Morris
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Melvin thank you for being you. Loving Cookie for years. What a dear man and person you were. Now you are in heaven with my mom she will sing and worship the lord with you till we all come together again. I choose the single candle with just the flame showing . I still will think of you many many times. Teresa Morris. (Priscilla Ann Frost daughter )
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tiffany mcdaniel
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Love you Melvin! We will all miss you 💕
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Anthony
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May God bless, comfort, and console his family and loved ones. In Jesus name, amen
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Jimmie hill
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To the Stone family:My deepest condolences on your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Bro. Stone at the Lancaster facility many years ago. He was a outstanding public servant. Always willing to go the extra mile.