Elmer Eugene “Gene” Stone, 82, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away June 20, 2012. The funeral service is 10:45 AM, Monday, July 9, 2012 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Florida with the Korean War Veterans Honor Guard, to officiate.
A native of Dayton, OH and a local resident, he was a retired field engineer for the metrology service and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean War Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars; United Nations Service Medal; Republic of Korea Service Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation Award. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He also was the Past Commander of the Korean War Veterans, an organization that serves Veterans.
He is survived by his loving family: a son, John Scott Stone of St Petersburg, FL; a daughter, Brenda Fessides and her husband, Ted of Zelienople, PA; his faithful companion, “Sam” and his three grandchildren: Ted and his wife, Alycia; Christopher and his wife, Melony; and Kari.
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Guestbook Entries
Date: Jul 8, 2012
Name: Sue Farina
Entry: My sympathy to Gene's family. He was one of my a great person and a good friend.
Date: Jul 4, 2012
Name: Lori Breehne Burns
Entry: I will greatly miss my dear Great Uncle Gene. I will never forget our visits and his enthusiasm for life. I'm so sorry my husband and son did not get to meet him. His positive outlook on life was an inspiration to all who knew him I'm sure. My condolences and love to his family, especially Scott and Brenda. The pride Uncle Gene had for his family was evident to all who knew him. Lori,Kevin and Danny Burns (Southa's granddaughter)
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: Judith Webb
Entry: Gene and I grew up together. We have been close friends for 83 yrs. We played together we rode bikes together we doubled dated as teenagers. We never lost touch with other. He was my friend and we shared a closeness that few people have...I will miss him more than any words could tell. I loved him with my whole heart.
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: David Walks-As-Bear, USCGR (Ret)
Entry: A more honorable and kinder two-legged never walked the Earth Mother. Stoney was a rare warrior. He was agayak bagwana (true by heart) - what my people call a man of 'true good heart'. I shall miss him, as will many, many others. But the Creator has new and excellent company, now, eh - He does!
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: JACK MOHRBACHER
Entry: GENE WAS A FRIEND THAT IET BY E-MAIL (THRU HIS SON SCOTT) WE SHARED SOME GOOD TALKS THRU COMPUTER VOICE CHAT'S.SCOTT&BRENDA GOD BLESS YOU ALL.GENE YOU MIGHT BE CLOSE TO ME IN MY BACK YARD FOR EVER!
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: Betty Kerr
Entry: Gene was a great friend and I will dearly miss him.
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: Bob Lossa
Entry: Gene was a good friend and neighbor in Mainlands.
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: JOE SHEEHAN
Entry: FROM ONE OLD VET TO ANOTHER ONE....GLAD YOU WERE A PART OF OUR LIFE...GOODBYE OLD FRIEND
Date: Jun 22, 2012
Name: Joan A. Crew
Entry: Gene was a most friendly and helpful neighbor and friend. He will be sorely missed in Mainlands and Unit 1.
