Mr. Alphonso James Stone was born January 11, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was suddenly summoned by God’s angels on March 13, 2017.

“Phonze”, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was a 1971 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, where he was a member of the marching band. “Phonze” also attended Beta Tech and Mansfield Business College where he received his medical and nursing assistant certificates. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Columbia, South Carolina.

 Alphonso was predeceased by his mother Evelyn Stone Howard; brother, Isaiah Stone; and his aunt, Francine Stephenson.

Those left to cherish his fond memories are his brother, Isadore Stone; sister-in-law, Abvosner Stone; a special niece who will truly miss him, Michelle Stone of Irmo, South Carolina, Keisha Stone Banks, Jessica Stone, Kimberly Stone Roundtree and Shannon Stone, all of Columbia, South Carolina; and a host of great nieces and nephews.