Bob Stanfield Obituary
ELIZABETHTOWN — Robert "Bob" Floyd Stanfield, 69, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bertha Stanfield.
Bob is survived by wife Judy Sasser Stanfield; sons Scott Stanfield and wife Devon of Fuquay Varina, and Robert Stanfield and wife Brenda of Kernersville; daughter Jennifer Puckett and husband Edward of Augusta, Ga.; brothers Mike Stanfield and wife Libby of Huntsville, Ala., and Tim Cooper and wife Gari of Fayetteville, N.C.; sisters Janet Melvin and husband Don of Garland, and Terri Robertson and husband Loren of Fayetteville; and five grandchildren Fifth Puckett, Sophie Puckett, Fields Puckett, Sofia Stanfield, and Hatley Drechsler.
Bob was our wonderfully kind, funny, and loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He grew up in Fayetteville and was known as "Pete" through high school. He played basketball at Seventy-First High School ('66) then served in the U.S. Air Force in North Korea. He graduated from ECU in 1974, then University of South Florida in 1977.
He married his beautiful, faithful wife, Judy Sasser Stanfield, in 1975. Together, they had three children, Jennifer, Scott, and Robert and lived in Florida, Texas, and Arizona before moving back to N.C.in 1992. He retired from the Dept. of Insurance in Raleigh in 2009.
Bob was an avid golfer, loved his family so much, was a practical joker, and was generous to everyone who ever crossed his path. He passed peacefully from life to the arms of Jesus 4/22/17 surrounded by his family at home following a brave, nine-year battle with dementia.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Lisbon Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Creech officiating. Friends and family are welcome for visitation at the Stanfields' home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105; Wounded Warriors, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256; Lisbon Baptist Church, 4588 Lisbon Road, Clarkton, N.C. 28433; and/or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.
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Dennis E. Beasley
July 20, 2024
Just learned of Pete's passing. We were classmates at W. H. Owen's on Raeford Road. Mixed memories. Good person to know.
Dawn
May 9, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Darlene Ashley
May 1, 2017
"Judy and family, I was sorry to hear of your husband, father, brother and friend who went to be with the Lord on April 22. I know that he was greatly loved and will be missed by all. Love to you and yours.
Niki Dennis
April 24, 2017
Judy and family, I am so sorry to hear about your husband, I have heard so many wonderful things about him and I wish I had known him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If we can be of any assistance please call on us.
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Diane and Mark Harrison
April 22, 2017
You are all in our thoughts and prayers....
Johnny & Marguerite Coble
April 22, 2017
Judy and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this storm in your life. God is with you and will carry you through now and the days ahead. Praying for peace and comfort.
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