Mr. Joe Stone age 69 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. following a brief illness. Survivors include: Wife: Annie Mae Stone of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sons: Michael Stone and wife Angie of Pearson, Ga. Ricky Stone of Pearson, Ga. Randy Stone and wife Sue of Pearson, Ga. 4 Daughters: Clarine Lott and husband Ricky of West Green, Ga. Sharon Stone and friend Donnie Warren of Nashville, Ga. Robin Gurley and husband Stanley of Pearson, Ga. Patricia Thomas and husband Ricky of Pearson, Ga. 4 Brothers: W.H. Stone of Willacoochee, Ga. Eddie Stone and wife Minnie of Pearson, Ga. Bobby Stone of Pearson, Ga. Ronald Stone and wife Jean of Lakeland, Ga. 1 Sister: Donna Spikes and husband Winston of Ocilla, Ga. 18 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Stone will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Covenant Outreach Ministries with Rev. Robert Spivey officiating. The interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends Friday, December 3, 2010 from 6-9 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.