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Robert Hugh Stone

Mr. Robert Hugh Stone, age 85 of Lebanon passed away December 20, 2025.

Born February 5, 1940, in Wilson County, he is the son of the late Marshall Leslie Stone and Carrie Etta Belcher Stone.  He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1957 and from Cumberland College and had two Master Degrees from George Peabody University.  He was a member of First Baptist Church, and played the organ or piano for several churches over the years.  He retired from Harland Clarke.  He loved books, poetry, plays, music, family, and friends.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Stone Petty; niece, Leslie Ann (Van) Irwin; nephews, Lee Alan Petty and Larry Anthony (Laura) Petty; great nieces, Sloan Irwin (Nate) McDaniel, Emma Grace and Mae Elaine Petty; and great nephew, Sean Irwin.

There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing and to Gentiva Hospice.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142   www.ligonbobo.com

Messages for the Family

  1. Anne Donnell says:
    A fine man who contributed greatly to our community.
  2. George Stone says:
    He was one of my favorite relatives and also a good friend. He was a wealth of knowledge and the model of a true scholar. Visits with him will be greatly missed.
  3. Terry Slater says:
    I am so sorry to hear this. I haven’t seen him in many years, but was a joy to know! My condolences to his family. May you find peace.

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