THOMAS NESBERT STONE,94, passed away on February 14, 2019 at Bethany House in Auburn Alabama. Nesbert was born in Randolph County Alabama, on May 14, 1924, to Robert William and Bessie Benefield Stone.

A Memorial Service will be held at Lanett First Methodist Church, Lanett, AL on Sunday February 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm EST. with Reverends David Bradshaw and Reid Turner officiating.

A private family burial will be conducted at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett.

The family will receive friends on Saturday February 16, 2019 at Bluffton Funeral Services in Lanett, Alabama from 5:00 pm EST until 7:00 pm EST.

Nesbert is survived by his wife, Deane Hill Stone, to whom he was married for 64 years; a son Anthony(Marti) Stone of Huntsville, AL, granddaughter Julia(Jamie) Easton of Trussville, Alabama, great- grand- daughter, Madelyn Claire Easton, of Trussville Alabama, and sister-in-law Barbara Piper, of West Point, Ga. He is also survived by special friends and caregivers Terri and David Sledge. Nesbert was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Othelle Culberson and Marie Calhoun; two brothers Herbert Stone and Franklin Stone.

Nesbert graduated from Wadley High School, Wadley AL in 1941. After graduation he was called to serve in the United States Air Force where he was a gunner/ engineer on an A26 Invader. Upon returning from his tour of duty, he was employed by West Point Pepperell for 47 years. After retiring, he became a volunteer at Callaway Gardens for 28 years.

He met Deane Hill in 1953 and they were married in 1955.They joined Harrington Heights Methodist Church where they were very strong members, helping to build a new church building, teaching Sunday School, starting youth groups, and going on to be leaders at Valley Youthwide Methodist churches.

They joined Lanett First United Methodist in 1970, where Nesbert served on the Administrative Board, was chairman of ushers and greeters and served on every committee. He also taught Sunday School for over 40 years. They were very active in visiting shut ins and ill church members. He was a member of the Methodist Men's Club and was honored by being selected as the 2015 Man of the Year.

Nesbert was known for planting bulbs and shrubs and trees on his property and really enjoyed sharing these with others. He will be greatly missed but remembered for every bloom that comes in his yard.