Bennie Gerald Stone Sr. age 70 of Sanford, passed away on Sunday (9/8/2024) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.  He was born on August 6, 1954, son of the late Bernice Lee Stone Sr. and Eunice Stone.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bernice Stone Jr., Charles Stone, Roger Stone and Harry Stone; and sisters, Mabel Stone Watson and Charlene Stone Eddins.  Bennie was a family man and considered himself his mama's "pick".  He loved his family, especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He enjoyed fishing, Elvis Presley Music and he loved The Lord.  He was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Surviving are his children, Michael Taylor, Bennie Stone Jr., Chad Stone (Crystal) and their mother Cheryl Stone of Sanford, NC.  Brothers, William Stone and Harvey Stone (Lucy) of Sanford, NC; sister, Sylvia Stone Nunnery (Ricky) of Sanford, NC; grandsons, Michael Taylor, Trenton Sone, Ryan Stone , Corey Stone and great-grand daughters, Addyson and Ashtyn Taylor.  The family will receive friends on Thursday (9/12/2024) from 12:30-1:30 at Smith Funeral Home in Broadway.  A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Poplar Springs Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Garland Smith officiating  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.