Edward Harold Stone

Edward "Ed" H. Stone, native of Greensboro, Georgia and son of Joseph Ellison and Nellie Evelyn Little Stone, passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 81 in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Fran Grainger Stone and their two daughters, Robyn (Rod) Isaacs; Lori (Jon) Badgett; four grandchildren, Stone and Dylan Isaacs and Ellie and Anna Badgett. He is proceeded in death by his parents and five siblings.

Ed's involvement with the Methodist Church and Boy Scouts early on led him to an accomplished career in the travel and tourism industry. After graduating from the University of Georgia's Journalism and Mass Communication School, his career began at Callaway Gardens where he met his wife, Fran. Their family moved to Nashville with Opryland USA in 1974 where he became Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for the park, hotel and the Grand Ole Opry. In 1990, he started his own communications company with regional and national accounts. During his career, he served in leadership roles with Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), SATW Foundation, Travel Industry Association of America (TIAA), Southeast Tourism Society (STS), International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), University of Georgia College of Mass Communications, and Sequoyah Birthplace Museum.

An avid golfer, Ed played over 500 courses throughout the world and promoted travel with the sport until the very end. The lifelong friendships Ed made during his career meant the world to him. His greatest joys in life included spending time with family and friends, golfing with his buddies, traveling the world with Fran, and anything and everything related to Country Music. He supported his daughters in their careers, his grandchildren in their sports and hobbies, and loved his many dachshunds over the years. Ed celebrated most days with a 5pm Dewars with beloved friends at Pelican Sound or Fairfield Glade.

A casual Celebration of Life and Farewell Party is planned for March 25th at 1pm at the Country Music Hall of Fame Ford Theater.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Girls Give (https://www.cfmt.org/EllieAnnaFund) or Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church (https://www.ffgumc.org/give/)