Ronald Mr. Ron Henry Stone

Ronald Henry Stone, 80, of Homosassa, passed away on Mon., Oct. 21, 2013 at his home. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he was born July 10, 1933, one of four children. Ronald served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attached to the 2nd Infantry. He moved here in 1989 from Oceanside, L.I., NY and was an auto mechanic by profession. Mr. Ron, as he was known to everyone, was also an avid bodybuilder a great deal of his life and was the former owner of Ryan’s Gym in Crystal River. He had continued to pursue his passion of bodybuilding also at Anytime Fitness in Homosassa and retired as custodian at Homosassa Elementary School. Mr. Stone is survived by his wife of 59 years, Celia Stone, Homosassa; son Ron Stone (wife Bridget), Newnan, GA; son Jason Stone (wife Sherri), Homosassa; daughter Valerie Stone (partner Maryellen Catherina), Homosassa; sisters Ruth Swirsky of New Port Richey and Sandy Higgins of Davie, FL and grandchildren Megan, Gunner, Zakary, Maverick, Sebastian, Ryan and Jami. He was preceded in death by a brother, Teddy Stone. A memorial service will be held on Wed., Oct. 23rd at 6:00 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. Friends will be received from 5:00 P.M. until service time. www.wilderfuneral.com