Douglas Howard Stone

Doug was born in Spencerport, NY on February 6, 1941. He graduated from Spencerport High School in 1958. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and became a champion wrestler while in high school. Doug’s career began at Ogden Telephone while attending Rochester Institute of Technology at night, earning his degree in Electrical Engineering. From there he worked in management at Eastman Kodak Company for 15 years. In 1971, the family moved to Fairport, NY to raise three sons, Kevin, Michael and Douglas.

After leaving Kodak, he pursued his passion for entrepreneurship by joining Sideband Technologies, then starting two successful businesses, Stone Industries and Pony Express Courier Service, which his son, Doug manages today.

Doug met his wife, Sandy, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY. They moved to Southport, NC in 2006, built their home and have enjoyed the warmer coastal weather ever since. The friends they have met at St. Philip’s, in their neighborhood and throughout Southport made the move even more meaningful. Sandy and Doug celebrated their 25th anniversary on August 31, 2021.

Doug has also enjoyed pursuing his hobby of woodworking which included finishing the garage, pantry and a bathroom. Also helping friends and neighbors with wood projects. He served as President of the HOA in Harbor Oaks for eight years, was on the Church Vestry and was appointed Jr. Warden, not to mention the head of the St. Philip’s Lobster Sale.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth (DeYoung) and Gordon A. Stone. Also his brother, P. Jon Stone and his wife, Sandra Stone. He is survived by his wife, M. Sandra (Sandy). Two sisters, Donna Amoroso (Tom) and Jo Anne Stone. three sons: Kevin (Marlene), Michael, (Bridget), Douglas (Kristen) and twelve grandchildren, Jacob, Claudia, Abby, Hayley, Hanna, Lindsay, Jack, Joshua (Leona), Jessica (John), Melissa, Heather and Austin and three great-grandchildren, Greyson, Evangeline and Addison. Also, Including several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16th at 11am at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Southport. Internment will immediately follow the service. Memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Capital Fund, P.O. Box 10476, Southport, NC 28461 or to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

“Rest eternal grant to Douglas, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him.” Amen.

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Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.