Bernard H. "Benny" Stone

Bernard H. ""Benny"" Stone, Jr., age 69, a resident of Gulfport and formerly of New Orleans, LA, passed away on January 12, 2013.
Benny was an avid LSU fan, a loving husband, brother, father, and great uncle to many. He had the strongest will to live because of his faith in God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard H. Stone and Janet C. Stone; and his niece, Christine Turner.
Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Joyce G. Stone of Gulfport; his daughter, Stacey Stone of Louisiana; his brother, Gerard ""Jerry"" Stone of Tennessee; his cousin, Bernice; his nieces and nephew, Lillian Gauthreaux, Rebbecca Townsend and E. J. Evans; and many great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, with a visitation from 2:00 PM until the service.