On April 1, 2021, our beloved John Allen Stone departed this life and entered into eternal rest. He was born on April 1, 1931 to the late Preston and Gracie Stone in Pittsylvania County, VA.

John was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System. He retired from Danville Regional Medical Center.

John accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to New Mine Creek Progressive Primitive Baptist Church.

John was united in holy matrimony to the late Margaret Lee Marrs. To this union, three children were born – Joyce, Donna and Floyd.

John was a very hardworking, family oriented man. He was known within the hospital as the “Alright Man”. He brought comfort, love and laughter to all who knew him especially when he was “passing through”, which was one of his favorite sayings. He will be deeply missed by all and will live on in our hearts forever.

In addition to his parents and wife, John was predeceased by one daughter, Joyce Stone; three sisters, Pernella Jones, Gertrude Jones, and Virginia Jones; and three brothers, James Stone, George Stone and Charlie Stone.

Those left to cherish his memories are one daughter, Donna Cunningham of Charlotte, NC; one son, Floyd Stone (Rayvonda) of Pelham, NC; one sister, Elsie Toller of Chatham, Virginia; 10 grandchildren, Avery Cunningham of Charlotte, NC, Brittany Motley of Danville, VA, Ashley Cunningham of Charlotte, NC, Deuntae Motley of Danville, VA, Ta’Asia Stephens of Charlotte, NC, Bianca Motley of Danville, VA, Ashton Clark of Roanoke, VA, Asia Harris of Charlotte, NC, Ta’Niya Stephens and Iyanna Stone, both of Pelham, NC; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A public viewing for Mr. John A. Stone will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Danville, Va.

Homegoing Celebration for Mr. John A. Stone will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021, 2:00pm at the Highland Memorial Park, 3049 N. Main St. Danville VA.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law Floyd A. Stone (Rayvonda) 435 Sugar Maple Ln. Pelham N.C. on the day of the service at 12:45p.m.

Masks are required at all visitations and services and attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, VA, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream  “Our Family Servicing Your Family”