Ernie E. Stone

June 9, 1932 - September 23, 2019

Ernie E. Stone, 87, of Austin, Indiana passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at his residence He was born June 9, 1932 in Clark County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Clarence and Grace (Hall) Stone. Ernie served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Malta (Johnson) Stone Daughter: Vicky (Ken) Ousley, Austin, Indiana Son: Rick (Cuba) Stone, Nashville, Indiana Brothers: Kenny (Sylvia) Stone, California and Dave Stone, Florida He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Stone, sisters, Idabelle Haycox, Dorothy Snyder, Coraine Campbell, June Campbell, and Phyliss Deaton. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday, September 27, 2019 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana with Rev. Steve Gwaltney & Rev. Glen Waldon officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm Thursday and after 9 am Friday at Buchanan Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Providence Cemetery in Austin, Indiana. There will be a Military Graveside Service conducted by the Scottsburg American Legion Post #234. Memorials can be given to Amedisys Hospice in care of Buchanan Funeral Home Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net.