Cornelius Stone

10/25/1926 - 08/19/2013

Obituary For Cornelius Stone

Mr. Cornelius Stone passed August 19, 2013.

The service celebrating the life of Cornelius Stone will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2013 in the Grissom-Clark Chapel with military honors. The Rev. Michael A. Shinn will officiate. After serving in WWII, the College Park native was one of the first African-American computer technicians at AT&T where he worked for 45 years. Those who cherish his memory include this sister, Georgia Mae Smith; brother, Hosea Stone; nieces, Marcia Stone Hargis and Desiree Stone; nephew, Hosea Demetrius Stone; great-niece, Joi Hargis; devoted and loving companion, Mamie Delores Bowens and her children, Anthony Bowens and MiKisha Burnes (William); and, other relatives and friends. Viewing Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 2:00 -6:00 p.m. and one hour before the service tomorrow at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr., S.E. (at Memorial Drive), www.grissom-clarkfh.com. 404-373-3191.



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I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Cornelius and also share a comforting scriptural promise that all those in the memorial tombs will come to life again...John 5:28,29

- P. Watts