Billy Stone

Obituary of Billy Ray Stone

Billy Ray Stone was born in Davidson County, Tennessee on May 9, 1939 to the late William Guy Stone and Grace Swarner Stone. He was one of eight siblings born to this union. Besides his Parents; four brothers, Don Stone, Mickey Stone, Darrell Stone, and Paul Stone, also preceded Billy in death. On October 12, 1981, Billy married the former Diane Artell, they shared thirty-one years together. Billy worked and was owner of Stone Brothers Heating and Air. He also did Welding for people on the side. Billy enjoyed tinkering with his farm equipment, raising cattle and working in his garden. On his days off, Billy liked to go fishing whether out on the boat or sitting on the creek bank. He loved his family and enjoyed cooking out on the grill for them. Billy was known to make the best Barbeque around. With his personality, Billy could make the worse day, Good. On May 3, 2013, he left this world for a better home. Billy will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Billy is survived by; Wife, Diane Stone of Portland Funeral Services for Billy Ray Stone were conducted Monday at 2 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Gammon officiating. Interment followed in the Underwood Cemetery. Billy is survived by; Wife, Diane Stone of Portland, TN, Mother-in-law, Nancy Artell, Sons, Ricky (Tina) Stone of Ashland City, TN, David (Kelly) Stone of Cedar Hill, TN, Billy (Susan) Stone, II of Springfield, TN, Sisters, Evelyn (Jack) Kelsey of New York, Bonnie (Mort) Levin and Sherri Hyatt all of Sugarland, TX, Sister-in-law, Judy Stone, First Wife, Joyce Kaser of Greenbrier, TN, Grandchildren, David Stone, Kenny Spalding, Christopher Stone, Billy (Kristy) Stone, III, Darrell (Allison) Stone and Lisa Marie Stone, Step-Grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Scott and Lindsey Ann Sutphen, and Great-Grandchildren, Connor Williams, Kiara Stone, McKenlyn "Mac" Stone and Bailey Stone also survive. Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements. (615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com