William W. Stone

Mr. William W. Stone, age 58 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born on February 15, 1956, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Donald and Norma Moir Stone. He was married on March 26, 2004, in Jefferson City, Mo., to Dottie Hutchison, who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of Jefferson City, Willie was a 1974 graduate of Jefferson City High School and later graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lincoln University. Willie most recently worked for the State of Missouri at the Department of Health and Senior Services in the Bureau of Vital Records. Prior to joining the Department of Health, he was a social services director and nursing home director for many nursing homes in central Missouri. Willie spent the majority of his spare time training his four exceptional dock jumping dogs: Mandie, Mickie, Martini and Merlot Moon. He was even president of the Big Muddy Dock Dogs. Most of all, he cherished time with his family and friends and always enjoyed sharing stories with them. Survivors include: his loving wife, Dottie; one step-son, Matt Tellman and his wife Crystal of Jefferson City; one step-daughter, Carmen Marsch and her boyfriend Louis Casteel of Jefferson City; two sisters, Donna Stone Anderson and Sally Wolfe, both of Jefferson City; three grandchildren, Preslee Tellman, Rylinn Tellman, and Jackson Marsch, all of Jefferson City; two nieces, Casey Anderson Marsch and her husband Ryan and Jamie Wolfe; one nephew, Stanton Wolfe; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Donald Luke Anderson. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Stephen Buchholz officiating. Visitation will follow the service from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Freeman Mortuary. A reception to share memories and honor Willie will be held at Bone's Banquet Hall immediately following the visitation on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com