Michael Ray Stone, age 72, of Russellville, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born February 13, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana, to Rev. Carl H. and Lois A. Peavler Stone.

He is a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville, and a veteran of the United States army, where he served a tour of duty in Vietnam as a medic. He was a 1967 graduate of Russellville High School, and furthered his education at University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, graduating in 1981 with an honorary degree in accounting. He also received his radiology technician degree when serving in the army. He married Phyllis K. Horn in Russellville, where they lived, in 1987.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his time, especially after retirement playing golf with his close friends. He also enjoyed playing his banjo with the Piney Creek Ramblers, as well as countless friends in the Ozark Mountains during musical gatherings, the good times spent at friend's cabins, and the great outdoors. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends that love him dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Stone; two brothers, Chuck Stone and Donnie Peavler; his father-in-law, J.D. Horn; a niece, Angie Stone Young; and a brother-in-law, Randy D. Horn.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Stone; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Brooke, and Cameron Southard; two beloved grandchildren, Carsyn and Claire Southard, all of Atkins; a brother, Ronnie Peavler of Duncan, OK; his sister-in-law, Marty Horn of Russellville; and a niece, Brittany Horn Marcellini of Memphis, TN.

A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Shinn Chapel, with Pastors Doug Hambrick and Bill Moody officiating, with visitation immediately following the service.

Burial will be private, and arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family would like to express their appreciation to all our friends and medical staff, and personnel that have helped them during Mike's fight with Cancer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River Valley Hospice House, C/O Arkansas Hospice, Inc., 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock Arkansas, 72216.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.