Willie ("Bill") Eugin Stanley, age 84, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on April 6, 2014 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was one of two children born to Carlos (deceased) and Pearl Stanley of Fairmont. He was very close to his sister, Ann and they grew up on a farm where they learned the value of hard work and Christian principles. He was a lifelong member of Centerville Baptist Church.
After high school, he attended Campbell College and State University and later married June Floyd in 1951 and they had two children. They resided in Raeford, where he was employed as a supervisor at Burlington Industries for 34 years before retiring in 1985. Although their marriage ended, he and June maintained a close family connection and respect for each other right up to her death on March 25, 2014. His fiancée Betty Lawson has been the light of his life and devoted companion for 46 years. They have shared a wonderful and full life together enjoying various activities which included church, square dancing, fishing, traveling with the Winnebago Motor Home Club and spending time with beloved family and friends.
He was known for working tirelessly in his garden and he loved to give away the fruits of his labor. He was also a compassionate person that had tenderness for animals. He had a strong character and was known as a man of great integrity and honesty.
He is survived by his mother, Pearl Stanley (age 104) of Wesley Pines; a sister, Ann (Jimmy) Casey of Florence, South Carolina; fiancée, Betty Lawson of Lumberton; a daughter, Terri (Lou) Cunningham of Charlotte; a son, Sidney Floyd Stanley of Charlotte; niece, Kelvie (Michael) Reese of Florence; and nephew, Cliff (Cindy) Casey of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Centerville Baptist Church in Lumberton with Rev. Ed Wilcox officiating. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2 at the church. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to: Centerville Baptist Church, 3428 NC Hwy 41, Lumberton, NC 28358.
On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.floydmortuary.net .