Freddie Stanback

Mr. Freddie Stanback, 71 of Mount Gilead, NC, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his sister's residence.  Funeral Service will be held 11am Friday, May 24, 2013 at Snow Hill AME Zion Church in Mount Gilead, NC 27306, with Minister Bobby McRae, eulogist and burial to follow in the Church Cemetery.  Public viewing will be held 1pm to 7pm Thursday, May 23 at at Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Mount  Gilead, NC.

Freddie was born in Richmond County, February 8, 1942 to the late Arthur J. and Anna Greene Stanback.  He was joyously married to Joanna Terry Stanback, who preceded him in death.   Also preceding him in death were five brothers and one sister.

He was a faithful member of Sidney Grove Church of Deliverance in Ellerbe, NC before relocating to Montgomery County and joining St. Luke Church of God in Mt. Gilead, NC.

Prior to his illness, Freddie was formerly employed as a truck driver for Stanley Furniture in West End and Shawn's Reliable Garbage Pick-up in Mt. Gilead, NC.

Those left to cherish his memory are five sisters; Eva Dykes of Mt. Gilead, NC, Mary McRae of Albemarle, Katie Johnson and Bertha Miller, both of Newport News, VA and Sandra Barnaby of Brooklyn, NY; three brothers; Melvin "Hawk" Stanback of Albemarle, NC, James " Stick-Man" Stanback (Joanna) of High Point, NC and Billy " Bubba" Stanback (Patricia) of Hempstead, NY, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Freddie was kind, caring and thoughful person.  His love for life extended beyond his own needs and he always had a desire to help others.  He enjoyed helping others through acts of kindness such as lawn care, landscaping and home improvement; and the only pay that was required was a " Pepsi and a smile".  He will be greatly missed, but he will live in our hearts and dreams  forever.  We will meet again.