Rodney Allen Stone, age 48, of 2840 SR 3023, Montrose, PA 18801 (East Rush), passed away Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2012 at the Hospice Community Care in Dunmore, PA.
Rodney was born on December 4, 1963 the son of the late Henry Stone and Dorothy O. Rose Stone of California.
Rodney graduated from Elk Creek High School, in Elk Creek, CA in the class of 1981. After high school, Rodney went on to serve his country in the US Air Force from 1982-1984.
He was an avid fisherman and he especially enjoyed fishing in the Great Lakes with his best friend Errick Nolty who jokingly always called Rodney "Rooster". He also enjoyed hunting. He took great pleasure in working around the house and farming. Rodney just really loved to be outdoors.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Tracy A. Lattimer Stone, who he married on December 3, 1983 in Las Vegas; his daughters Tanya Ann Stone of Dimock, PA and Patricia Jean Stone of Mehoopany, PA; his grandchildren Ryan Rhoads, Jr., Grandpa's fishing buddy, of Dimock, PA, and Benjamin Layaou, Paige Layaou, and Lillie-Ann Layaou all of Mehoopany, PA; his brother David Stone of CA; and his sisters Debbie Stone of TX, Kathy (Gene) Travesari of San Jose, CA, and Martha Stone of San Jose, CA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his father his is preceded in death by one younger sister.
Rodney's request was not to have a Memorial Service, but family and friends may come to Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St. Meshoppen, PA on Friday, July 6, 2012 from 3:00-7:00 PM for a Time for Calling and to share in remembrance.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make memorial donations may do so in Rodney's name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718.