William Brian Stone

William Brian Stone, 64, of Sanford passed away Wednesday December 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

William was born in Harrison Co, Mississippi a son of the late William Dennis Stone and Renee Mae Stone. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He built/repaired furniture as well as lent a hand with building enclosures and other housing/release structures for the animals at Holly’s Nest Animal Rescue. 

He is survived by his wife Gayle Neal; children Brian Stone, Carly Richards (Jordan), Derek Stone (Hyejin), Riley Stone, Mandi Roussel, and Alex Stone; stepchildren Brandon Neal and Robert Rabalais; grandchildren Noah Stone and Cayden Roussel; siblings Deborah Grueser (Danny), Charles Stone, and Mike Stone; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to Holly’s Nest Animal Rescue, at Holly's Nest, PO Box 4086, Sanford, NC 27331.