William Earl Stone

Mr. William Earl “Stoney” Stone, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Staton and Rev. Steve Pennington officiating.

Stoney, as he was known by all his family and friends, was born October 8, 1946 in Robeson County, NC, a son of the late George Cleveland Stone and Margaret Ruth Duke Stone. He was the owner of Stone’s Used Cars and Parts from 1978 to 1992. He then owned S&S Motors, where he remained until his death. Stoney was known for his wheeling and dealing with cars and all kinds of auto parts. His shop was a hangout spot where lots of stories, gossip and laughs were shared. He was considered to have a mini farm due to the menagerie of animals he had. Stoney had a big heart for four legged creatures and would not turn one away. He also enjoyed fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Sandy Drake and husband, Mike, Wayne Stone and wife, Jennifer and Robert Stone, all of Concord; grandchildren, Colton and Emily Stone, David and Michael Drake; great-grandchildren, Austin, Riley and Quinn Drake; sister, Maggie Seahorn of Concord; brother, James Stone of Kannapolis; aunt, Christine Duke of Concord; former wife and the children’s mother, Rebecca Stone; and a host of other loving relatives and friends that will miss Stoney.

Since Stoney loved animals so much, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any organization associated with the care and well-being of animals.