Richard A. Stone
April 15, 1952 ~ March 23, 2022
Richard A. Stone
69 of Martinsville, passed away on March 23, 2022 at home. Richard was born on April 15, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles Stone and Gladys Mae (Floyd) Stone.
Richard married the love of his life, Linda (Adkins) Stone, on October 18, 1979. They were married for almost 43 years. Richard worked as a mechanic on heavy duty trucks for the City of Indianapolis for 38 years, before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed racing stock cars at Kitley Speedway in his younger years and more recently, he would build model cars and racing RC cars. He also enjoyed following NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Sr., Kyle Busch, and Chase Elliott.
However, it will be his sense of humor that will be missed. Always the prankster, he enjoyed playing practical jokes on coworkers, friends, and family every chance he could. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Reneé Stone, siblings Jack Stone, Charles Stone, Linda Stone, Kenneth Stone and his grandson Tim Moore Jr. (T.J.).
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Stone, children Donallyn (Shane) Weeks, Phylip (Carrie) Shirley, Richard A. (Rachelle) Stone, Jr., Sabrina (Joshua) Nuckols, siblings Janet Davis, Bob Stone, David Stone, Helen Rhodus, Sarah Taylor, 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Richard’s life on Tuesday, March 29th from 12-2pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 2pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in Bluff Creek Cemetery.
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Our warmest condolences,
I’m so sad for you and your family, please accept our deepest condolences. A Kind and Special person left us too soon. Richard was a very good papa, father, husband and friend to many, he was a very good man. I know he left his family knowing they are loved and he knew his family loved him. We are thinking of you and praying for comfort, peace and healing during this difficult time. Gone but never forgotten, may you memories remain plentiful, strong and vivid. Love you guys James and Chris Hedges ❤️
To the family of Charles I am so sorry hear of his passing. I haven’d seen him since I was a child I still want you to know our family will miss him. My God comfort you during this time. Shirley Kraus McKinney and Family James and Ronnie McKinney
RIP Diamond Rich. Although the race is finished down here, a new one begins up there. See you in the heavenly victory lane.
My dad loved music. Slow music. “Your momma don’t dance and your daddy don’t rock and roll!” was very true in our home. He would play his records in the evening after dinner, right before we went to bed or thereafter. When I was little, some nights, he would get on his knees to dance with me…Cheek to cheek. It always made me feel special to dance with him. And when we danced at my wedding it was just as special. I love that man. I will miss you so much daddy!
To Brina and Family, we were all heartbroken to hear the news. May all the warmth of happy memories comfort you during your time of grief.
Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. We will miss you cousin .
You all are in our thoughts. Sending love and light.