Our loving father, grandfather and dearest friend, Mr. Ralph Stoner Jr., passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
A native and lifelong resident of Muncie, Ralph was the son of Ralph and Cleo Stoner Sr.
Ralph attended Muncie schools and served with the US Army Air Corp during WW II.
He was a member of the NRA and American Legion Post #19, Muncie. He enjoyed motocross racing, fishing and skeet shooting. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Ralph retired from Warner Gear in 1990 following 46 ½ years service as a Group Leader. He volunteered at Central Indiana Orthopedics for eight years.
Survivors include one daughter, Suzzanne McCoy (husband, Chuck), Muncie; one son, Robert Stoner (wife, Laura) Pendleton; one sister Judy Logan, Muncie; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and his special friends at Central Indiana Orthopedics.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.
Funeral services for Ralph will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Parson Mortuary with Pastor Eliana Falmon officiating.
Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 10703 N. State Rd 3, Muncie, IN.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m till 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to ARF 1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, Indiana 47304.