Paul Woodrum Stanley

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Paul Stanley Obituary

Paul Woodrum Stanley, 83, of Wirtz, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Willie and Blanche Stanley; brothers, Glen, Ray, Rowand Stanley; sisters, Edna Shopshire, Lillie Wilder; and son-in-law, Ricky Dent. Mr. Stanley was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion Post 6 where is participated in over 300 flag presentations for deceased veterans. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy McGhee Stanley; two daughters, Carolyn Dent, Teresa Johnson (Malcolm); granddaughter, Tabitha Richards and husband James; grandsons, Travis and Trevor Johnson; great-grandson, Tanner Richards; sisters, Mae McElory of California, Sarah Ridgeway of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Mark Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in the Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center and the VA Hospital for the great care they gave him. Memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 6, P.O. Box 904, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, exclusive local provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care", Rocky Mount.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Stanley

8 Entries

Lisa Harrison

June 3, 2010

Carolyn and Teresa
Sorry for the loss of your father. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Mary Johnson

June 2, 2010

Nancy, Carolyn, Teresa, So sorry to hear of your loss my prayers or with you find peace in your memories

Vickie Boyd

June 2, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Dent

June 2, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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