William Earnest Stone, Sr. Of Prattsville, Arkansas was born January 13, 1943 in Heber Springs, the son of the late E. L. And Maudean Stone . He was a welder for Allen Farms for over 30 years, and enjoyed fishing, car races and loved his dog "Roscoe". He was a Baptist.

Mr. Stone died Friday, February 3, 2006 at his home at the age of 63. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hannelore Stone, a son, R. J. Stone and brothers Larry Stone and Elvis J. Stone.

Survivors, Sons, William E. Stone, Jr. Of Prattsville; Lonnie Stone of Kentucky:

Daughters, Sue Peskie of Portland Indiana; Dorothy Manning of Prattsville; Nellie Shockley of Sheridan; Maxine Flat of Muncie , Indiana:

Brothers, E.L. Stone, Jr. Of Sheridan; Willie Stone of Heber springs; Jackie Stone Of Grapevine, Johnny Stone of Sheridan:

Sisters, Thelma Gray of Sheridan; Teresa Stringfellow of Sheridan; Anita Hawkins of Sheridan:

3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 2 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter:

Special Friend, Roxie Tucker of Prattsville:

Funeral Services will be Monday, February 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Earl Brown officiating.
Burial will be at 3:00 PM at Shiloh-Crossroads Cemetery near Higdon, Arkansas. Visitation Sunday 4-6 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. To sign the online guest book www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.