James Nelson Stone Obituary
In loving memory of James Nelson Stone (Clayton, North Carolina), who departed this world on May 9, 2026 at the age of 77. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Nelson Stone to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He is survived by: his wife Pauline Lane Stone; his children, Nadia Lane Stone of Martinsburg, WV, Nina Stone Russell (Joel Sr.) of Clayton, NC and Douglas Williams of Raleigh; and his sisters, Horstine Lynch (Eugene) of Raleigh, NC and Shelia Sutton of Wendell, NC. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Walter and Cora Hood Memorial Chapel (230 E Front St, Clayton, NC 27520). Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church (1691 Barber Mill Rd, Clayton, NC 27520). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at the Gray Stone Family Cemetery (2115 Frazier Rd, Spring Hope, NC 27882).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to an educational fund established for the benefit of his grandchildren.
