Barton Carter Stone, son of the late Sylvia Elaine Stone and Maurice dCarter Stone, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 12, 1956. On Sunday, May 4, 2008, God , in His infinite widsom, called Barton home to join his beloved mother, his brother Rodney Kevin Stone, his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Short and Mr. & Mrs. Walker Stone and other family members who preceded him in death. Barton, affectionately known as Bart, was a curious child, full of life and adventure. He loved to explore his surroundings and was very creative in his pursuit of fun and enjoyment. As a young boy Barton participated actively in the Boy Scouts and enjoyed looking after his younger brother and sister and spending time with his cousins. Barton received his early education in various locations, as a result of his father's military service. He attended Central Senior High School in Seat Pleasant, MD. where he boasted proudly about his membership on the basketball team. After graduating in 1975, Barton continued his education at Prine George's Community College and went on to attend the University of Maryland at College Park. While at Maryland, Barton continued to demonstrate his prowess on the basketball court and enjoyec camping and cycling. He also developed a love for traveling to the Caribbean and was known as a Reggae Aficionado. In 2000, Barton married the love of his life LeDonne Simmons and from this union Adrien Maurice Stone was born. He considered himself blessed to be a ''Father'' to his stepchildren, Trey and Sherita Everett from his marriage. Barton was a loving husband and father. He loved to spend time with his son playing video games, watching and playing sports. Barton began his professional career as a volunteer at the YMCA and worked his way to Senior Program. After working for the YMCA for 16 years, Barton joined Edgewood Community Services where he worked for 12 years as a community Programs Director. As a community activist, Barton is best known for his work with youth and senior citizens in the community. He loved to tell stories and was well known as a griot; his favorite character was ''Monkey Man.'' He also played Santa and dressed in costumes during performances to delight the young and old. Barton received many community awards for his tireless dedication and service to the community. He also had an undying desire to improve the lives of children. As a son, brother, nephew, cousin and uncle, Barton was devoted to his family. He was known for his ability to always make people laugh. He shared his father's masterful skill in the kitchen and his mother's love for gardening. He was best known for his famous smoked chick wings. His green thumb was recently applied to beautifully landscasping a garden to honor his mother. Barton leaves to celebrate his life and carry on his memory; his loving wife Le'Donne; sons, Adrien Maurice and Trey Everett; daughter, Sherita Everett; father Maurice; brother, Brian Quentin; sister Maurissa Dawn Tita; nieces, Tiara, Tiffany and Tyjia; nephew, Brian Jr.; several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, to of whom, Marvin and Charlotte, held a special place in his heart and numeroous other relatives and friends.