Alleus Hugh Stone, age 91, of Chapel Hill, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at home.
Hugh was born in Chatham County, North Carolina on February 18, 1930 to the late Garland Stone and Mary Adams Stone. He was also preceded in death by one son; Gary Stone, one brother; Herman Stone, and two half-brothers; Wilson Wheeler and Warren Wheeler.
Hugh graduated from Bells High School in 1948. Upon graduating high school, he attended UNC for 2 years and was in the ROTC. Hugh was the last living member of his high school graduating class of 1948.
Surviving relatives include his wife; Helen Bunker Stone of Chapel Hill, two sons; Alan Stone and wife Candice of Chapel Hill, Marlon Stone and wife Andrea of Concord, NC, and six grandchildren; Brittany Stone, Dalton Stone, Rodney Stone, Dylan Stone, Briana Stone, and Lauren Stone.
A Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2PM at Merritt’s Chapel UMC with Rev. Ian Bailey and Rev. Ray Gooch presiding.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Hugh’s memory to Merritt’s Chapel UMC 1090 Farrington Point Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com
Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Stone family.