Stephen M. Stone

Stephen M. Stone, 59, of Floral went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He was born March 17, 1963 to Charles and Leah Stone Cook. Stephen was a hard worker; he worked for Conagra/OMP for 34 years. He also worked for the city of Batesville for 1 1/2 years and Home Depot for 3 years. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He also found a love in going to yard sales. He loved spending time with family and friends. He had a spot as number 7 on the Southside Fire Department for 29 years.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Thelma Woodburn; his father, Charles Stone; his stepfather, Wiley Cook and five babies.

He is survived by his mother, Leah Cook of Little Rock; his wife, Margie Stone of Floral; two sisters, Donna Jackson and Cheryl Stone of Little Rock; one brother, Mark (Cheri) Stone of Camarillo, California; two nieces, Tracy Stone of Batesville and Ashley (Barry) Stone-Kirk of Camarillo California; one nephew, Jacob Stone of Camarillo, California; one great nephew, Atrues Comer of Batesville; his little dog, Cindra and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with Josh Yowell officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.