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Benner Henry Stinson, Jr., 67, of Goldston, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Henry was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1958, to the late Benner Henry Stinson, Sr. and Evangeline Davis Stinson. He was a poultry and cattle farmer. He loved to ride motorcycles and taking his dogs along with him in the s by s. Anytime a Clint East Wood movie was on Henry would be watching.
Henry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret S. Stinson; two sons, Christopher Henry Stinson and wife, Teirtre of Sanford and Victor Henry Stinson and wife Kendall of Goldston; grandchildren, Cayson-Torin, Evelyn-Adeline, and John Henry; three sisters, Gayle Daniel and husband, W. Earl Daniel, Jr., Cindy White and husband, Jeffrey, and Angela Stinson; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place on Sunday March 1, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, a funeral service will then take place in the Chapel, at 2:00 PM with Josh Conrad officiating. The burial will follow at Stinson Farm Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials to be made to the Masonic Lodge in Bonlee.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Stinson family.
Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
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