Gary Stone Obituary

Gary James Stone, 78, of Suffolk, Va. passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Helen Tripp Stone and brother, Ted Stone. 

Gary retired from the U. S. Navy after serving 23 years. After his retirement he worked for the Portsmouth Sheriff Department providing security. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed casting out in freshwater. 

He is survived by his significant other and friend, Melba T. Parker; children, Christine Teresa Chaet, Cheryl Lynn Tinkler, and Richard Paul Stone; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Stone Moore; and brothers, Larry and David Stone. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 10, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Rd. Suffolk, Va. Please meet at R. W. Baker & Co. North Suffolk Chapel by 10:15 am to process to the cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 9, 6:00pm-7:30pm at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home North Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Ln. Suffolk, Va. Online condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

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1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Gary+Stone&page=1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/gary-stone-obituary?id=34459079
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Gary-James-Stone/

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Gary James Stone, a U.S. Navy veteran and avid fisherman, passed away in April 2022 at age 78. He is survived by his significant other, children, grandchildren, siblings, and predeceased by his parents and brother.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A graveside service was held on May 10 at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery in Suffolk, Va. Family and friends gathered for a visitation on May 9 at the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home North Chapel in Suffolk.

## The Edited Obituary

Gary James Stone, 78, of Suffolk, Va. passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Helen Tripp Stone and brother, Ted Stone.

Gary retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 23 years. After his retirement, he worked for the Portsmouth Sheriff Department providing security. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed casting out in freshwater.

He is survived by his significant other and friend, Melba T. Parker; children, Christine Teresa Chaet, Cheryl Lynn Tinkler, and Richard Paul Stone; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Stone Moore; and brothers, Larry and David Stone.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 10, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk, Va. Please meet at R.W. Baker & Co. North Suffolk Chapel by 10:15 am to process to the cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 9, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home North Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, Va. Online condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Gary James Stone                   |
|---------|------------------------------------|
| Age     | 78 years                           |
| Birth   | 1944; Suffolk, Va.                 |
| Death   | 25 April 2022; Suffolk, Va.        |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship        | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------|
| Gary James Stone        | Decedent            | Suffolk, Va.                   |
| Melba T. Parker         | Significant Other   | ---                            |
| Christine Teresa Chaet  | Child               | ---                            |
| Cheryl Lynn Tinkler     | Child               | ---                            |
| Richard Paul Stone      | Child               | ---                            |
| Rebecca Stone Moore     | Sibling             | ---                            |
| Larry Stone             | Sibling             | ---                            |
| David Stone             | Sibling             | ---                            |
| Stanley Stone           | Predeceased Parent  | ---                            |
| Helen Tripp Stone       | Predeceased Parent  | ---                            |
| Ted Stone               | Predeceased Sibling | ---                            |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Gary James Stone retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 23 years.
2. After his retirement, he worked for the Portsmouth Sheriff Department providing security.
3. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed casting out in freshwater.