Survived by his wife of 26 years, Diane Clayton Stone. His son Richard (Kristin) Stone, and granddaughters Rebecca, Madison and Jillian. His daughter Michelle (Carl) McCadams, and Carl’s daughter Emily (Julius) Johnson and their son James. Diane's daughter April (Scott) Minish and granddaughter Brooks. Diane's son Hal Morris.
Dick attended Norfolk Academy, class of '57. He received his undergrad from VMI, class of '61, and received his master’s degree in Marine Biology from William & Mary. He worked as a Marine Biologist at NOAA for 30 years, in particular the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), starting in Sandy Hook, NJ, then in Beaufort, NC and finally in Washington D.C. His area of expertise was marine conservation, and pioneered the artificial reef programs by NMFS . A few of his colleagues called him “The grandfather of artificial reefs”. He was a sports enthusiast & incredibly active all his life. Dick grew up waterskiing, played football, wrestling, basketball, softball, and regularly played golf. He was a baseball & softball coach for his kids and for the community. Dick enjoyed traveling the world and had many opportunities through work as well as personal.
Dick was a happy, kind, generous man who was dedicated to his family and loved by many. He was a parishioner of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Southport and served several years on the vestry. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Services will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to 1st Tee of Coastal Carolina at www.firstteecoastalcarolinas.org/memorials
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com,
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