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C. Stanford Obituary
1924 - 2013
C. Edward Stanford Sr, 88, of Pensacola died July 19, 2013 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cookie Stanford, his one living sister Dean Arnold of Dothan, Alabama, his children C. Edward Stanford Jr., Dianne Johnson (Michael), Stan Stanford (Judith) and their mother Mrs. Sara Stephens of Warner-Robbins, Georgia, his stepdaughters Vanessa Sligar (Terry), Edith Manning (Marcus), his grandchildren Nicholas Johnson, Morgan Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Bernard Stanford, Rebecca Stanford, Nathaniel Stanford, Lydia Stanford, Terry Sligar, Jr. (Brenda), Jess Sligar (Nathalie), Heather Davis (Jeff), MaeLynn Manning and TammraLee Manning, his great-grandchildren Caleb, Leilani, Lily and Andrew and his nephew Vincent Arnold of Dothan, AL.
Ed Stanford was born in Houston County, Alabama(Cottonwood). His family moved to Kinsey, Alabama at an early age. He was a veteran of World War II and was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. In 1953 he moved his family to Pensacola, Florida to work in the personnel department of the new Chemstrand nylon plant. In 1961 he left Chemstrand to go into business for himself, eventually owning the Stanford Insurance Agency. He sold the business and retired in 1979. In 1984 he came out of retirement and was elected to the Escambia County School Board representing District 5 for which he served for 12 years.
Ed received a number of awards for service to his community including "God in Government Award, Escambia Search and Rescue for his fund raising and Lifetime PTA award.
Ed was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, Florida, Christian Business Men's Committee, National Rifle Association, Escambia County School Board, NW Florida Blood Bank, Disabled American Veterans, American Security Council, Hadji Temple, Cantonment Rotary Club and Foundation of Excellence.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 10:30am at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road with the memorial service following at 11:30am. Pastor Jim Locke will be officiating. Pallbearers are Nicholas Johnson, Terry Sligar, Jr., Jess Sligar, and Jeff Davis. Honorary pallbearers are Mel Gentry's Life Group. Private interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, Hillcrest Baptist Church and Foundation of Excellence (Escambia County School District).
Special thanks to Amedisys Home Health Services and Emerald Coast Hospice for their loving care of Mr. Stanford.
Rose Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Susan Schluter
July 30, 2013
Dear Ed, I am so sorry I was unable to attend the services for your Father. He sounds like a wonderful man, friend, and Father. This is proven in the accomplishments and character that you possess. My deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Susan Robertson-Schluter
July 30, 2013
Dear Ed, I am so sorry I was unable to attend the services for your Father. He sounds like a wonderful man, friend and father. This is proven in the accomplishments and fine character that you possess. Please know you are in my thoughts. Sincerely,
David/Belinda Perry
July 29, 2013
My husband and I are members of Hillcrest. We never knew Mr. Stanford by name but knew him as the Roll Tide greeter. We always looked forward to him greeting us at the door of Hillcrest each Sunday morning with a warm hand shake or hug and hearty Roll Tide during football season. His service in his church was a blessing to us & his warm welcome will be missed. May God bless & bring comfort to the family.
Clara Roberts
July 28, 2013
Ed: My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. We know that deth of the physical body isn't the end of life but the birth into the spiritual realm. Prayers to you and yours during this time of great loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with God.
July 27, 2013
May this world be a better place because of his love and dedication to God and his sharing of the Gospel with others. May you rest in God's arms. Alene Mathews and family.
July 27, 2013
Dear Stanford family, We are sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He tried hard in everything he attempted to make things better for other folks. He was well liked, respected and came to be a good friend and colleague of my Husband Mr. Jim C. Bailey. To Cookie and Ed Junior, it's hard to deal with but you are both strong, Keep that Chin up pointed toward heaven and think of the good times. Mrs Patsy Bailey
John Broxson
July 27, 2013
Ed was a good friend and longtime acquaintance!
He will be sincerely missed!
Rick Stanford
July 25, 2013
Through the door from this world into God's kingdom. I'll see you there one day Uncle.
James Scaglione
July 25, 2013
Ed was a wise and good man. He will be missed.
Eric Gleaton
July 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RANDALL BROXTON
July 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
July 25, 2013
Your smile and good humor will be missed. Rest in God's hands.
Gina Lawwill
July 25, 2013
Aunt Cookie I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed passing. He was a great man! I hope that God comforts you and your family during this time and we are keeping you in our prayers. Love, Gina 'Bwolin' Lawwill.
lawson berry
July 25, 2013
Godspeed, Ed
July 24, 2013
I love you, Dad. You were the best thing that ever happened to mom and us kids. Thank you for loving us!
Jess Sligar
July 24, 2013
I miss you grandpa. Go with God and watch over us all. Your are one of the greatest men I will ever know and I am proud you are my grandpa
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