Obituary of DeWayne Douglas Stoner

DeWayne Douglas Stoner, 60, of Newton, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at his home in Newton, under the care of Skiff Hospice. A Time of Gathering of DeWayne's family and friends will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Pence - Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Memorials are being designated in DeWayne's name, and may be left at the funeral home. DeWayne, the son of Darwin Jennings Stoner and Dorothy Louise (Bowie) Stoner, was born April 12, 1952, in Newton. He attended Newton Senior High School, and was a high school graduate. DeWayne had served his country with the US Marine Corps, 1969-72, during the Vietnam War. On July 22, 1989, DeWayne was united in marriage with Sherry Lynn Lewis in Chariton. A lifetime resident of the Newton area, he was employed by the United States Postal Service in Newton and Knoxville, as a mail carrier and clerk. DeWayne devoted his life to his family and friends, and enjoyed camping and working on their family tree. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Those left to honor DeWayne's memory include his wife Sherry; his seven children: Thomas (Tabatha) Stoner, Christopher Stoner, Dustin Stoner, Nikki Stoner, Anthony (Tony) Lewis, Heather Sliger and Jonathan (Jay) Durant; his thirty grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; his parents: Darwin and Dorothy Stoner; his sister and brothers: Nancy (Tom) Sutphin, David Stoner, Garry (Robin) Stoner and Larry (Shawn) Stoner; and his many friends. DeWayne was preceded in death by a granddaughter Payton True Brauch; his sister Bonnie Stoner Northcutt; and his Paternal and Maternal grandparents.