William H. Stanley
March 14, 1925 ~ May 26, 2014
William H. Stanley died Monday. May 26, 2014. He was born March 14, 1925 in Lake View, South Carolina to Ina Humphries Stanley and John H. Stanley. He was educated in Lake View, served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 - 1946 and was honorably discharged as Chief Petty Officer. He retired as CEO from Peoples Bank and Trust Company after 32 years employment. He served West Haven Presbyterian Church as an Elder, then attended First Presbyterian Church.
He attended Rutgers Graduate School of Banking, finishing in 1955. He was President of NC Young Bankers and President of the NC Bankers Association. His philosophy for life was one of service to others, which was reflected as he was President of the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the RM Redevelopment Commission, President of the Kiwanis Club, Chairman of the YMCA, named Tarheel of the Week in 1979. He served on the boards of Rocky Mount Mills, ECU Trustees, Nash General Hospital, Social Services, United Fund, Wesleyan College Development Council, and others. He was honored by the Boy Scouts as their Distinguished Citizen.
He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Jack and Joe. He is survived by his wife, Ida Robinson Stanley; son, Chris Stanley and wife Faye of Chapel Hill; daughter, Marianne Farris and husband David of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Kate Farris Tharin and husband James of Rocky Mount, Will R. Stanley and wife Lauren of Carrboro and Grace Stanley of Chapel Hill; great-granddaughters, Mari Robin and Frances Tharin; brother, John E. Stanley and wife Sharon of Myrtle Beach; and sister-in-law, Lou Stanley of Lake View SC.
The family would like to thank Tony Battle and Charity Lodge for their care, kindness and friendship in the past months.
The family will receive friends 4:00pm to 6:00pm Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the home of Marianne and David Farris, 129 Wildwood Avenue. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00am Thursday morning at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mary Kathleen Duncan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Presbyterian Church would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Thursday 5/29, 11:00 am
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A fine person, I will never forget the coffee chats we shared at Hardees. Jake
Condolence to the family and many friends of William H. Stanley. He was a staunch supporter and advocate in the early days of College Foundation, Inc. and the NC State Education Assistance Authority whose joint mission was to ensure the postsecondary education of persons of meager means. While President of the NC Bankers Association and thereafter, his influence within the industry was critical to our success. He was, indeed, a gentleman of Southern charm and dedication to service. Stan C. Broadway, former founding staff director of CFI and former Executive Director of NCSEAA
My sincere condolences to the Stanley family for your loss. I know that William will be truly missed. During this time of sorrow, mediating on Jehovah promises found in his word the Bible, regarding the end of death(Isa. 258), and the hope for our loved ones (John 528, 29) can bring us comfort-2 Cor. 13, 4. Please feel free to visit our official website, http://www.jw.org, go the Publications tab, go to books, and search for the book, What does the Bible Really Teach, and consider Chapter 7, Real Hope for Our Loved Ones Who Have Died! You can read this online, or download it. Please feel free to e-mail me at [emailprotected] if you have any questions. May your family be comforted!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stanley family. I have fond memories of Mr. Stanley at Peoples Bank. He cared about his employees and took the time to share coffee with us in the cafeteria prior to starting our day. I always thought how neat it was for the leader of the bank to take time to get to know his employees. Thank you Mr. Stanley for your kindness. You were a great leader and very respected among us. Sandra Cary
During your time of grief, may God wrap his arms around you during this very hard time. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone that beholds the Son & exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, & I will resurrect him at the last day. John 640