James Edward Stone, III, 21, of Tifton died Friday, August 28, 2009, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Please join the family in a celebration of his life at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Rev. Larry Layfield will officiate with a private burial to be held at a later date. Andrew Pisciotta, Stephen Thorpe, Brandon Flanigan, Brandon Ellis, Jeremy Jones, Brian Bracewell, Cory Green, Harley Swanson and Jimmy Vandiver will serve as honorary pallbearers.
James was born on July 21, 1988 and was the son of Jimmy and Rhonda Stone of Tifton. James was a very special man. He was a free spirit who never met a stranger. He was a loving and caring son, father, husband, brother and friend to all. He loved music, movies, family and motorcycle riding. James had a strong faith in God. He was a member of New River Baptist Church where he and Brother Larry Layfield became close. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone. His co-workers called him "Sunshine". He will forever be in our hearts and memories. James lived every moment to the fullest and wished everyone around him to do the same.
James is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Rhonda Stone of Tifton; his sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer Stone and Cory Thorpe; his wife, Hannah Kestner; his infant son, Ian Kaiden Stone; his grandmothers, "Nanny" Ruby Stone and "Mama Boo" Dorothy Holmes; and his great grandmother, Vera Goodman. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Edward "Eddie" Stone; and his great grandmother, Dorothy Vance.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the First Community Bank in the name of James' infant son, Kaiden Stone.