Marvin "Donald" Stone, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at his home in Johnsonville, South Carolina. Donald was born on December 7, 1936 in Hemingway, South Carolina.

A son of the late Marvin Doris and Thelma Cox Stone, Donald was a 1954 graduate of Johnsonville High School and attended Wingate College. Donald was "a jack of all trades" which included hog farming as well as selling and making fertilizers. His greatest personal accomplishment was establishing Blackwell Mills where he produced grits, hushpuppy mix, seafood breader, and cornmeal for local grocery stores as well as The Shrimper and Landry's.

Donald served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1959 -1961.  His commitment to service extended beyond the military through his active involvement with the American Legion Post #144. He was a distinguished 60-year member of the Grand Lodge Freemasons of South Carolina. Donald was a Master Mason who served as a Past Master of Leo Lodge #310.  In addition, he was a dedicated member of the Omar Shriners as well as the Omar Jailbirds of Hemingway, South Carolina.

He enjoyed spending time on the open road riding his motorcycle.  His greatest adventure was an 11-day trip across Route 66 with his friends.  In addition, he loved golfing at the Wellman Club where he was a member of the group fondly known as "The Hotdogs" where he advanced to The Pee Dee Seniors.  Donald also found pleasure spending time outdoors where he enjoyed taking care of his ducks, geese, and fish.

Donald is survived by daughters Donnell Mace, Robin Morris (Mitchell Collins), Ninita (Darin) Brown, and Gina Stone (Patrick Barefoot); grandchildren Boone Mace, Annsley Mace, Shayla (Barett) Altman, Chad (Meredith) Powell, Jon Curtis Powell, Matthew Stone, Jana Stone, and Jackson Barefoot, a brother, Doolittle Stone; a sister Dora Durant; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by sisters Daisy Calcutt, Doris Moore, Deloris Brock, Diane Marsh, infant brothers Devoe Stone and David Stone, and son-in-law Scotty Morris.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Westside Free Will Baptist Church, 530 Vox Highway, Johnsonville, SC, 29555.  Burial, directed by Morris Funeral Home, will follow at Eaddy Ford Cemetery, 481 S Eaddy Ford Road, Johnsonville, SC, 29555.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, 416 N Main Street, Hemingway, SC, 29554.

Memorials in Donald's memory may be made to Pruitt Health Hospice, 2379 Cypress Circle, Conway, SC, 29526; Johnsonville Rescue Squad; or Westside Free Will Baptist Church, 530 Vox Highway, Johnsonville, SC,  29555.

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