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Aidan Michael Albright age 20, of Sanford passed away on August 22, 2025.   Aidan came into this world with not just fiery red hair, but a fire inside that burned brightly through his entire life.  He was a force of nature and stubborn, but so driven, it showed in the incredible things he'd done in his short lifetime.  He was an incredible athlete and highly intelligent. Loyal to a fault, and the kindest soul.  He could make a room laugh.  He started a business that soared and found the love of his life we knew would last forever.  To know him was to love him.  To be near him, spread joy.  He is loved by so many and his love spread far and wide.  This son, brother, and friend will be forever in our hearts, and his actions and love in life will reach beyond this moment in time.  Aidan was an organ donor and the lives of four people and their families have been blessed by his gift of life. Aidan is survived by his mother, Mary-Jo Thompson (Justin) of Sanford and siblings; Gabriel Albright of Melbourne, Florida, Madison Thompson, Aidan Thompson of Sanford, NC; his father David Albright (Brittany) and family of Sanford and his siblings; Lilah Dixon, Robert James Hughes, Phillip James Hughes, and Declan Albright, all of Sanford, NC;  Grandparents; Joann and Richard Dyson, of Sanford, NC; Barbara Squitieri of St. Petersburg, Florida, Deborah and Mark Michna of Ohio; great grandma,  Marjean Bush of Ohio and girlfriend, Macie Witt of Broadway, NC.  The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 am on Friday August 29, 2025 at Crossroads Ministries in Broadway and other times at the family home.   Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 11am on Friday  (8/29/2025) at Crossroads Ministries with Rev. John Sauls III officiating.   Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.