Henry Bryant Stoneham Jr., 87, died Oct. 30, 2025, at Lampasas Assisted Living.
A celebration of his life was held at Lampasas Community Church on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m., with a visitation prior to the service. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.
Henry was born on Feb. 13, 1938 at his childhood home in Bell County to Henry Bryant Stoneham Sr. and Ruby Thornton Stoneham. He grew up in Killeen.
He graduated from Killeen High School in 1956.
After that, he graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College in San Marcos, where he received his degree.
Immediately after graduation, he began working for the USDA/ Soil Conservation Service. Henry worked his way from field technician to district conservationist. During this time, he spent two years as an auditor for the Office of Inspector General, headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Henry and Patsy were married in Lampasas in 1983. They were married for 42 years. Henry loved his new family and stepchildren, grandchildren and greatgrands as his very own.
He was a member of Lampasas Community Church and a devout Christian.
After 27 years of government service, Henry retired and then devoted his time to ranching. He spent countless hours hauling hay and cattle across the state of Texas and beyond. He also spent years working at Lampasas Cattle Auction as well as day-working for cattle ranchers and managing large ranches in Lampasas and surrounding counties.
He enjoyed working with his horse Bit, his various cattle dogs and training cantankerous show steers until they were dog gentle. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and visiting with family and friends. He was known for his ability to back a cattle trailer through a pinhole.
He served as a board member of Lampasas County Farm Bureau for many years, and Lampasas County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Henry was preceded in death by his sister, Alma Dawn Stoneham, and his stepson, Tom Moseley.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Stoneham; his sons, Trey (Karen) Stoneham and Tommy (Judy) Stoneham; stepdaughters Molley (Gibran) Michel and Amy (Danny) Vann; grandchildren Tate (McKenna) Stoneham, Blaire Stoneham, Darby Jo Stoneham, Hayden Moseley, Will Lepard, Bella Michel, John Cole (Joelle) Vann, Jenna (Luke) Argo and Charlie Moseley-McGuffey; and great-grandchildren Caitlyn, Cylee and Clara McGuffey, Mila, Lucy, Ellis and Nora Argo, and Valley and Haven Vann.
Memorial donations may be made to Lampasas Community Church, Lampasas Youth Livestock Association, Lampasas Public Library or a charity of one’s choice.
