Billy Winford Stone, 83, of Evansville, IN, sadly left us following a battle with illness. He was surrounded by his children when he peacefully passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Billy was born on June 9, 1940 in Dixon, Kentucky to the late Gilmore and Imogene (Blackford) Stone.
Billy lived in Elberfeld, Indiana for many years and was a general contractor for over 50 years. He loved horseback riding, barrel racing and competing with his horse. He loved the outdoors and riding his 4 wheeler.
He is survived by his children, Rhonda Vollman, Tammy Keck (Tom) and Bill Stone; his siblings, Ronnie Stone (Brenda), Donna Michael (Rodney), Ruth Braden, Nola Sue Byrd, Wes Stone (Carrol) and William Stone as well as several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents; his son, James A. Stone; his grandson, Gage E. McCoy as well as his siblings, Bobby Stone, Kenneth Stone, Harold Stone, Aubrey Stone and Carrie Bellew.
The family is planning a celebration of life at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Donna Michael says
I think about when I was 16 yrs old. I wanted to learn to drive so bad. One day my big brother Billy took me for a car ride and next thing I know he was giving me the starring wheel and teaching me to drive his car. I was one happy girl. Rest in peace Billy.