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Joel Stanford Obituary
ROCKY POINT -- Joel Grayson Stanford, our little angel, was born Monday, December 20, 2010, and died Tuesday, December 21, 2010, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Grayson was son of Michelle Stanford, grandson of Joel and Kelly Stanford; great grandson of Grayson and Sandy Humphrey, Andy and Carolyn Willis, and Joel W. and Rhoda Stanford; and nephew of Andy Stanford.
The family will receive friends 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, at Riley's Creek Baptist Church. A service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn and The Rev. Brock Tharpe officiating. Burial will follow in Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Beverly and James Pickett
December 27, 2010
Michelle, Kelly, Joel, Andy, Grayson and Sandy ... our condolences on your loss. Let the peace and spirit of the season comfort you in knowing he is well and in loving hands.
Holly Maggard
December 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Roderick
December 23, 2010
There are no words to say... we love you and are praying for you and your family. Just remember that Bridget is holding your baby and waiting to see us one day!!
December 23, 2010
Michelle & Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. As many people have already said, Bridget is taking care of Joel Grayson in heaven. My heart breaks for you, if I can do anything for you or the family please let me know.
Love always, Karen Lumberton, NC
Kathy & George Pergel
December 23, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kathy & George Pergel
December 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joey and Gloria Hardee
December 22, 2010
Michelle, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of the loss of your little boy. May God's strength become your strength and his peace your peace.
Bethany
December 22, 2010
Michelle, I am SO sorry for your loss. :(
James{and Marsha} Barnes
December 22, 2010
Joel and Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you cope with the loss of Joel Grayson.
God works in mysterious ways.
May his love and strength be with you and your family.
Mary Barnhill
December 22, 2010
May God keep you lifted up during this sorrowful time. I have suffered this sorrow, the pain gets lighter, though he will ALWAYS be in your heart!!
Remember he is your angel now and will always be there waiting for you. Bless you!
Kathy Tolley
December 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Harkey
December 22, 2010
Michelle, Kelly, Joel, Andy and Mr. & Mrs. Humphrey my prayers go out to you on your precious loss. Get your strenghth from Our Father through prayer, he has the healing power. I love you girl.
Randy Bills
December 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lynette Hudson
December 22, 2010
You are in my prayers.
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