Willie Stone Jr. Obituary

Willie Stone, Jr., 77, passed away September 25, 2024.

Willie was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on February 24, 1947, one of ten children of Willie Stone and Thelma Penrod Stone. He was predeceased by James, Alberta, Marilyn Kay, and Ann. Surviving are Wanda, June, Naomi, Bobby and Cindy.

Willie , who was known as Bill by his family, attended grade school in Dorisville. In high school, he played basketball and football, and set a record for the mile run, which stood at the high school for many years. After graduation, he spent four years in the Air Force, including a year in Vietnam. He attended Southern Illinois University, and Southeastern Illinois College.

He graduated from George Washington University with a degree in physical education and began a 30 year career as a teacher with the Loudoun County Virginia school system, most of which was spent at Sterling Middle School. He worked as a high school football official for several years and played basketball with friends. His best memories were of the golf games and outings with Bill Harvey, Wes Walters and the rest of the group. His yard was his happy place and he loved to pass along trees and plants to other gardeners.

He married Carol Czerwinski in 1972 and they had 52 happy years together, spending time at Lake Anna, vacationing at the Outer Banks, and traveling the country. He was proud of his sons Nate and Matt, who took great care of him as his health declined. He was glad that Nate found a caring wife in Angela. Always at the top of his list were his grandchildren: Katie, Aidan and Wyatt. They were his treasure and brightened his life in so many ways.

The staff at Virginia Cancer Specialists Alexandria did a wonderful job caring for him during his three years of treatment for cancer.

A celebration of life will be held on October 26. Please contact family for details.