Danny Ray Stone, 64, a resident of Pleasant Creek Road, Philippi, passed away Friday April 21, 2023, in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Danny was born May 31, 1958, in Grafton, a son of Vernon Ray “Bud” Stone and Bertie Mae (Zirkle) Stone. Danny was united in marriage to Pamela Jo (Coffman) Stone on Feb. 9, 1977.
Also surviving are children, Melissa “Punkin” Lyons and husband Jerry, of Grafton, and Jeffery Stone and wife Candice, of Philippi; grandchildren, Stefen Parks and wife Jordan, Savanna Lyons and Mitchell and Clayton Stone; great-grandchildren, Georgy Parks, and expected great-grandchild Michael Ray Parks; siblings, Sheila Braddock and husband Joseph, of Independence, Kenneth “Kenny” Stone and wife Loretta, of Newburg, Wilma Summers, of Newburg, and Dennis Stone, of Newburg; close nephew, K.W. Stone and wife Ginny; as well as additional nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, aunts and uncles; special cousins, Scotty Swiger and wife Jackie, of Grafton, Junie “June Bug” Robinson, of Philippi, Mike Bowman and companion Rita, of Grape Run Road.; and best friends, John Hyde and Larry Norris, of Philippi.
Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenny and Burley Stone; uncle, Jerry Stone; father and mother-in-law, Cleo and Shirley Coffman; sister-in-law, Kay Robinson; brother-in-law, Robert Coffman.
Danny started his farming career working for Morris Jennings, he retired from the coal mines after 42 years of service. Laurel Mountain was the first mine he started working in and continued with working at Kitt Energy, Redbone Mines, Ten Mile Mines, Kingwood/Whitetail Coal Mines, Four West Mines, Squires Creek and various other mines. Lastly, he worked for Parcs Equipment as a head tractor mechanic.
Farming ran through Danny’s blood is an understatement, he spent many hours in the fields harvesting hay and watching his cattle grow. He sold feed, corn and other items to the local farmers. Danny enjoyed working on equipment; if someone’s equipment broke down, they could call Danny and he would never turn anyone down. He was always helping people no matter what. He loved his family and spending time with them, especially his children and grandchildren. Danny enjoyed hunting for mushrooms and taking the grandchildren hunting. Danny was known to take evening naps on the porch swing. He would even sneak off during the day to visit Bob and Cathy True for coffee time. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he impacted.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St., Philippi, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday April 25 and from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday April 26. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mount Israel Cemetery in Preston County.
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