Philip Taylor Stone was born August 27, 1942 and passed September 29, 2024 surrounded by love and family. He was born and reared in Syracuse, New York by his predeceased parents Marian Lampman and Theodore Fisher Stone.
He was truly one of a kind. Phil never met a stranger. He had a joy for life and people that was evident in all he did. He served as a staff sergeant in the US Army. He was a sports enthusiast, and often said “root for the underdog!” He was a fan of Syracuse University and all their athletics. In his words, he “bled orange”. He dedicated many volunteer hours within the Episcopal church heralding their outreach programs. He spent many hours promoting community activities and specifically, Nottingham High School.
He retired from a career in packaging sales. After which he chose to serve others and stay active while driving school buses, coaches, and finally medical transport where he made many friends. His passengers would always leave feeling better than when they had arrived.
He was predeceased by his wife Suzanne LaVere Herbst. He was a loving father to: Karen Stone of Henderson, TN, Nathalie Brumback (Rick) of Henderson, TN; and Theodore Stone (Rebecca) of Hingham, MA, who he shared with his first wife Laurie Potter Stone. He adored his grandchildren: Theodore Boylan, Catherine Akin (Steven), Peter Boylan (Kara), Philip Brumback (Raelynn), Edmund Brumback, William Stone, John Stone, and Lauren Stone and two great grandchildren: Nathalie and Winnie-Mae Akin.
He is predeceased by his older brother Peter Stone and brother-in-law Robert Smith. He is survived by his sisters, Nathalie Buckley (Jim), Elizabeth Stone, and sister-in-law Sandy Stone. He loved his many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two honorary brothers Thomas Hitchcock (Naomi), and Michael O’Connor (Judy).
Calling Hours will be at Shackelford Funeral Directors, Casey Chapel, 304 Crook Avenue in Henderson, TN on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm followed by Military Honors and a memorial service with Rick Brumback officiating .
Memorial services will also be held in Syracuse, NY, date and time to be determined. He will be interred in Cedar Park Cemetery, Hudson, NY.
Shackelford Funeral Directors – Henderson, Tennessee 731-989-2421
