Lewis "David" Stone

Lewis "David" Stone, 42, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in his home, peacefully of complications of Lou Gehrig's disease.

David was born and raised in North Miami, Fla., where attended schools and excelled in sports. After school he had his own business, D. Stone Maintenance in Florida and South Georgia. He moved to Blairsville, Ga., in December, 2007, after being diagnosed with his disease.

Mr. Stone is survived by his son, Lewis Dylan Stone; mother, Gloria Stone of Blairsville, Ga.; sister, Sharon Stone; niece, Monica Lopez of Floral City, Fla.; grandmother, Hazel Floyd of Warner Robins, Ga.; aunt and uncle, Mary Ruth and Lamar Boman; cousins, Derek, Matt and Brook of Fayetteville, Ga.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 6 p.m. at his mother's home located at 6450 John Smith Road East in Blairsville where friends and family will gather to honor David.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials may be made to the Dylan Stone's college fund at the Bank of Blairsville, P.O. Box 1908, Blairsville, Ga., 30512 in memory of Mr. Stone.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements and you may send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. Com

We ask that you hold us in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.