Basil O'Neal Stone Sr.

Basil O'Neal Stone, Sr., 62, of Abbeville, husband of Ruth Tiller Stone, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Charlie Norwood V.A. Medical Center in Augusta. He was born in Elberton, GA to Laura Yeargin Stone and the late James Marvin Stone. Mr. Stone served in the U.S. Army and the S.C. National Guard. He was an entrepreneur owning several restaurants and convenience stores. Mr. Basil was a member of the American Legion and a devoted family man. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Stone and a sister, Connie Lee Stone. Surviving in addition to his wife of 46 years of the home are a daughter, Misty Stone Davis (Chris) of Abbeville; two sons, Billy Stone (Jessica) of Greenwood and Neal Stone (Misty) of Calhoun Falls; two brothers, Barry Stone and Kyle Stone both of Abbeville; a sister, Dianne Patterson of Abbeville; four grandchildren, Aubree, Cody, Mattie and Bo; his two best friends, Tony O'Bannon and DeDe Grant; and his true companion and special friend, his dog 'Bucky'. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 3:30PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 4:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Robbie Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Midway Baptist Church with military honors. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be sent to a charity of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Stone family.