Keith Howard Stone, age 71, of Redding CA, who recently relocated to Deptford Twp. NJ, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Born in Redding, CA to Elbert Stone and Charlotte (nee Wilsey). He was an alumnus of Los Angeles Baptist College & Theological Seminary, M.Div. and Dallas Theological Seminary, S.T.M. Keith received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree for his many years of effective and faithful Christian ministry from Shasta Bible College. He served the Lord in the pastorate for 45 years, most recently at Shasta Community Church in CA. Keith loved spending time with students, friends and family. Additionally, he enjoyed reading, traveling, and being outdoors to hunt and fish.

Keith is survived by his wife Gracie Stone (nee Connett), his children; Alison (Jason) Fried of Great Falls, MT, Paul (Kym) Stone of Deptford, NJ, Tim (Rachel) Stone of Stony Brook, NY, Amber (Tad) Williams of Wheaton, IL, and 14 grandchildren, and his sisters; Berta (John) Anderson & Earlene Kline. He is predeceased by his brother-in-law; Dan Kline.

A closed graveside service will be held at Lake Park Cemetery prior to the Memorial Service. Family & friends are encouraged to visit from 6:30 to 7:30 on Friday, September 16th, at Fellowship Bible Church, 590 Jackson Rd. Sewell, NJ. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 pm following visitation at the same location. After the service we invite everyone to Chick Fil A, (621 Woodbury Glassboro Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080) for milkshakes in honor of Keith who loved to drink these near the end of his life.

If you desire to make a memorial gift in honor of Keith, please consider these two organizations that he loved: The Keith Howard Stone Scholarship fund at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School, 2951 Goodwater Ave., Redding, CA 96002, at www.shasta.edu/online-donations, or by calling (530) 221-4275 ext. 29 or to Gideon’s INFO FORTHCOMING. Memories & condolences can be shared at https://www.facebook.com/Remembering-Keith-Howard-Stone-767160796720895/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf