Henry Dewayne Stone, age 27 of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday (8/27/2024).  He was born on June 14, 1997, son of Joyce Carol Thomas Stone and Samuel Wayne Stone.  Henry was preceded in death by his sister Alexis Stone, maternal grandparents, Rabon Gene Thomas and Linda Carol Thomas and paternal grandparents, Samuel Stone and Barbara Stone. Henry loved to go fishing.  It was his favorite hobby.  He was a middle child but always was the protector of his brothers and sisters.  He loved to make people laugh and loved his yearly beach trips with his sister Alexis to celebrate their birthdays.   He loved his mama, his family and friends and the many friends he made working at Caterpillar.  He is survived by his mother, Joyce Thomas Stone (Adam Johnson) of Sanford, NC and his father, Samuel Stone of Sanford, NC.  Sisters, Chelsea Coates (Joey) and Alicia Johnson of Sanford, NC; brothers, Mark Patterson (Kayla Knight), Nick Johnson (Janet) and Sam Stone of Sanford, NC; and nieces and nephews, Lillie Coates, Lucas Coates and Abel Knight.  The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm on Sunday (9/8/2024) at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway with the funeral service following at 2:00pm with Rev. James Estes officiating.  Burial will be at the Southside Baptist Church Cemetery in Broadway.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial gifts be made to Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 370 Broadway, NC 27505 for funeral expenses.   Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.