Richard James “Ricky” Stone, 51, of Sanford passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Saturday March 18, 2023 at 12pm at Poplar Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ricky is survived by his brothers Frank Stone and Wayne Stone; sister Crystal Johnson; uncle Roy Lee Stone; aunts Mary Hiatt and Ann Boggs; step daughter Heather Gattis; step grandchildren Christian Martinez, Madison Hicks, Jonathan Gattis, Carson Gattis, and Dakota Hicks.
He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Stone and Barbara Pickard Stone and son Johnathan "Bubba" Stone.
He will lie in state from 9am until 11am on Saturday March 18, 2023.
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509 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330
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