Henry Dwayne Stone, 27, was found dead of a gunshot wound at a residence on Blackberry Lane in Sanford, North Carolina, on August 27, 2024. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about 7:40 a.m. and discovered him unresponsive at the scene.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of 54-year-old Gilbert Delano Stone, who lived at the Blackberry Lane address. He was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was held without bond at the Lee County Jail. Authorities have not confirmed whether Henry and Gilbert are related despite sharing a last name.

Henry was born June 14, 1997. He worked at Caterpillar, enjoyed fishing, and was described as protective of his siblings. A funeral service was held September 8, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home in Broadway, followed by burial at Southside Baptist Church Cemetery. The family’s fundraising efforts to cover funeral expenses were also announced.

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