Mike was born on June 22, 1967, in Springfield, the son of Arthur and Vera (Brown) Stone.
He worked for the State Board of Education for 32 years until his retirement in 2021. Mike loved golf, if he wasn’t at work, he was on a golf course.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Samantha “Sam” Stone of Pana; sisters, Rhonda (John) Robinson of Homosassa, FL and Susan Williams of Normal; nephews, Jay Robinson of Atlanta, GA, Scott (Niki Blair) Robinson of Springfield, Shane Williams of Normal, and Jake Williams of Bloomington; great-nephews, Bradey Blair and Cohen Robinson; and great-niece, Lola Williams.
Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.
