Gerald Stone
Gerald Stone, 73, was born in Pasadena, Texas on August 9,1949. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 35 years.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Wilburn & Dorothy Stone.
He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Patty Stone; Three children: Jeremy Mahon, wife Heather, Caleb Stone, wife Melissa, Sarah Payne, husband Matt; Six grandchildren: Kamri Mahon, Blayson Mahon, Peyton Stone, Kennedy Payne, Noah Stone & Sydney Payne; Two great-granddaughters: Amorina Plancarte & Elayna Plancarte; Three siblings: James Stone, wife Linda, Jack Stone, wife Jenny & Debra Allen, husband Gary; Five cousins that were raised like siblings: Brian Batcheller, Richard Darr, Dede Darr Jones, Sandy Darr Brown & Mark Dempsey.
After graduating Sam Rayburn High School, Gerald was drafted into the Army and was a Corporal in an Artillery Unit from May 18, 1970 through November 23, 1971. Honorably discharged, he was awarded the National Defense, Vietnam Service & Vietnam Campaign medals.
Afterwards, he worked for the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier for over 35 years and retired in 2007. He was passionately devoted to his Christian Faith. Gerald love to spend his time fishing, lifting weights, coaching sports, watching baseball, reading, and relaxing in Galveston.
As much as we will miss him, we are comforted in knowing he’s with his mother and father in heaven.
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Crowder Funeral Home, located at 2422 E Broadway St, Pearland TX 77581. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m.
A reception will follow at Sandy & Bo Brown’s home after the services:
My sorrows to the Stone family. Gerald was like Flynn Drive big brother to me. Athletic, always smiling and wanting to make me laugh. Often held me to the ground tickling me till I cried out loud laughing. Enjoyed watching his athletic expertise at Sam Rayburn. He served our country well and later became my parents mailman for all the years he delivered. He always made sure he hand-delivered the mail to my mom or dad. I always enjoyed seeing him whenever travels back home allowed our paths to cross. Will always miss him. Great man! Thank you for all you did for everyone! Go Gerald!!!
So sorry for your loss. I met Gerald on one of the local intermediate or high school running tracks between 1963 through 1965. I attended Queens Intermediate and Pasadena High Schools. If my memory serves correctly, we competed in the 660 yard races in Intermediate and then the 880 yard races in high school. I do remember I could never catch Gerald in the last 220 yards of either race. What an athlete! Somewhere I read something like: as long as we are remembered by someone, we will not be forgotten. I have remembered Gerald since 1963 and will until my end of days. I joined the Air Force after high school. I thank Gerald and his family for his service. Rest in Peace my brother.
Patty, I was sorry to hear about Gerald. May God carry you through this difficult time. I’ll be praying for you. Jesus loves you. Charlie Quinn
Honey I love you and miss you so much,
I know you are gone but your here so please stay.
Thank you for over thirty eight years of our
love story you are my heart forever and always
and you are my Wawa and wonderful husband and daddy to our kids and grand kids and great grand daughters . James (my brother) did a wonderful job at your celebration of life,we /I
know your with our Lord Jesus and Dale so have a good time and I will see you soon,love you my jock!!!!!❤️🤗🤠💪🏋️⚾
My heartfelt condolences to the Stone family. I grew up on Flynn Dr across the street from the Stone family. I had the deepest respect for Gerald. He was a special man no doubt. The world will not be the same with him gone. Prayers for all who loved him.
Uncle Gerald took my brother, Brett and myself in like an extra two of his children. He was always generous and kind, and always such a force of nature! He was loved by everyone. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back. He was an amazing dad, uncle, grandpa, brother and son.
Gerald was one of my cousins who was like an uncle to me. He was always so kind to me as a child. There is a song that always reminds me of him, “Sister Golden Hair”…to this day, I don’t know why. His voice was similar, but it must’ve been playing in the background somewhere at some point and made an impression. I was painfully shy as a child, and he would always make a point to call me aside and visit with me, as he saw this. He will be missed.
It was a beautiful service today. I know Dad would have loved hearing all the wonderful memories, reading these comments, seeing all the love that was shared today, and knowing all the lives he touched in such a positive/loving/kind way. Thank you to everyone for loving my Dad. I love you always Dad
Honey I love you and miss you so much,
I know you are gone but your here so please stay.
Thank you for over thirty eight years of our
love story you are my heart forever and always
and you are my Wawa and wonderful husband and daddy to our kids and grand kids and great grand daughters . James (my brother) did a wonderful job at your celebration of life,we /I
know your with our Lord Jesus and Dale so have a good time and I will see you soon,love you my jock!!!!!❤️🤗🤠