Mr. Donald Stone, age 77 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Tuesday September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born August 17, 1943 in Dalton, GA a son of the late Fred and Lillie Rose Duvall Stone. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Stone, Harold Stone, his twin Ronald Stone, Farnell Waldrop; sisters Ruth Skidmore, Opal Carr, Dimple Parker, Betty Stone.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Mulkey Stone of the residence; sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Rachel Stone of Sugar Valley, GA, Adam and Robin Stone Woodstock, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mark Barton of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Brianna and Gene Corbin, Cody Barton, Caitlin Barton, Max and Eli Stone, Nolan and Nora Stone; great grandchildren, Jaxon Corbin, Carlei Corbin, Aubrie Barton, Kynleigh Barton, Sophia Painter, Ben Braswell; sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, Mary Francis Stone, Cheryl Mulkey, Robert Redwine, Dorthy and James Grimes, George and Diane Mulkey; nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Donald Stone will be held Friday September 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Charlie Hamm officiating. Interment will follow in the Cove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002