Stanleyjohn

September 24, 2011

John Drew Stanley

John Drew Stanley, 16, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was born February 26, 1995 in Wake County, son of William Drew and Teri Leggett Stanley. John was a junior at Nash Central High School where he played football and baseball. He had been on the swim team at Nash Rec. He attended Nashville Baptist Church where was very active in the youth program and was a member of Battleboro United Methodist Church. John loved sports, fishing, his truck and his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Drew and Teri Stanley; a brother Will N. Stanley; paternal grandparents, Jim and Louise Stanley of Nashville; uncles, aunts and cousins,

Dennis and Cathy Stanley and their children Jim Stanley and Jessica Adler; Denise and Bob Horne and their children Benjamin and Patrick Horne; Beverly L. and Billy Bulluck and their son Dean Bulluck; Neal Leggett and his children Corey, Leslie and Garret Leggett; Larry and Vickie Leggett and their children Chad Leggett and Michael Sellers; along with his Lake family. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, N. C. and Myrtle Leggett of Battleboro, NC

Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 29, at Fellowship Church, Nashville to celebrate his life with the Rev. Jason Gault and Rev. Dayton Hartman officiating. The family will receive friends at Nashville Baptist Church from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday September 28.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Nashville Baptist Church Youth Ministries, 512 Washington Street, Nashville, 27856 or to Nash Central High School Athletic Boosters at 4279 Nash Central High Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your child. I know of no pain any greater. John was a special young man. He touched many lives. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Pamela S Taylor
pstaylor9@hotmail.com

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your son. Words will never be able to express the pain you must be going through, just please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time of your life. My son has been friends with Jonathan since 4th grade, they played many Hornets football games and NCMS baseball games together. He will be truly missed by many.
God Bless,
Heather Manning
tyjackmom@yahoo.com

Just want you all to know that Scooter and I have you in our prayers!
Debbie Batchelor

Drew and Terry,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your son. May you find some comfort in the the words of friends and family, and may God hold you close at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sarah Llaguno
llagunosarah@yahoo.com

Drew and Terri, I was in shock this morning when I heard about John. Want to you to know that I am thinking about you. If there is anything I can do for you, let me know. I will keep you both in my prayers.
M.Hockaday
marvin.hockaday@doc.nc.gov

May God uphold you as you hold each other near and dear, and may we friends prove helpful to you as God directs us toward your need.
Greg Gregory
hdgreg4@gmail.com

I have no great words but I have God's love and HE is your comforter, your strength, your hope and your love. Please allow him to carry you through this. My love and prayers are with you.
Paula King
plk1us@yahoo.com

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Kathy Adcox , Battleboro
kadcox@nashcc.edu

The church family and youth ministry of Fellowship Church are praying for the family and friends of this special young man. We send our sympathies and condolences. We pray God's comfort over you.
Fellowship Church Youth Ministry
pam@fellowship-church.com

I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you through this difficult time.
John Stanley

Drew & Teri,
My heart aches for the pain you are going through. I pray that God will envelop you in His loving arms of comfort.... and grant you and your family the strength and grace needed to carry you through this most difficult time.
Gay Ann Peterson
gayannpeterson@bellsouth.net

my heart and prayers goes out to the family of john
devorra
devorrag@yahoo.co

Drew & Teri: We love you guys & will be praying for you & your family thru this, and in the days, months & years to come! You will never get over this, but we pray that God will give you the strength to carry on as best as you know how. We are here to help any way we can, always!!
Alton & Tina Baker
baker.1331@yahoo.com

Drew & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers due this time of grief.
Tommy Sasser
racltsasser@hotmail.com

God Bless the Family during your time of loss.
Deborah Bulluck
deborahbulluck@ymail.com

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I pray that God gives ya'll the strength to make it through this terrible time and the hard times ahead. I know from experience if and when you stop asking WHY the pain seems to ease a bit. We don't need to know the reason why. We just need to know that God has his plans. One day we will find the answers to these painful times!
Blessings to you all!
Angie Adcox
Pensacla, Fl.

Please know that I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. There is no greater loss. You and our family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and give you comfort at this time and always.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mary N. Ward
mana531@nc.rr.com

Drew, Teri, Will and Family - Words cannot express how sorry and saddened we are to hear of John's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God Bless you all,
Robert and Barbara Hendricks
barbaraghendricks@centurylink.net

I am so very sorry for your loss always remember you can do and handle anything through Christ who strengthens you. My Lydia was in Johns homeroom and he will be missed My prayers are with you.
lorae lydia and caleb shirley

Drew and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Cynthia Munday
cynthia.munday@yahoo.com

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, John. May God be with you and comfort you. May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this difficut time.
Joni Penny
pjp03@live.com

Drew and Teri, I am deeply saddened to hear of your son's death and want you to know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourselves and find strength and comfort in your many friends. With great sympathy, Zack
Zack Kendall

Drew, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please know if there is anything I can do just ask. Mary Beth Carroll

Mrs. Stanley,
We wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love The Fulghum,
John, Lisa, Haley, Noah
Fulghum52@aol.com

Teri and Drew,
I do not know how one deals with the loss of a child. I pray that God gives you the strength to cope with this tragedy.
Lewis Ware
lware49@hotmail.com

Teri,

It has been a long time since we talked but I was deeply saddened by your when I heard of your loss.
I wish you and your family only the best and pray that you will have strength through this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you
Tony Mayo
tony.mayo@cecobuildings.net

Drew I am so sorry about the loss of your son. You and your family are in my prayers. This is not easy by any means but with God's grace he can help you through this tragedy. Love in Christ, Rhonda Nash
Rhonda G Nash
beachladiee62@embarqmail.com

Drew and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I cannot even imagine the grief you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Sandy Fanny
slfanny62@yahoo.

Drew, I am so sorry for the loss that you, your wife, and son are going through. Please know you all will be in my prayers and if I can do anything please let me know.
Stacy Dowdy
ashtrevmom2@yahoo.com

Drew, Teri & Will,
There are no words that can adequately express what are hearts feel at this moment in time. Please know that we are here for you no matter how big or small the need is. Will is in our granddaughter, Brittany Moore's class. She is heartbroken as well for Will. We pray that you will feel God hold you in the hallow of His hands and comfort you in the way only He can. Don't hesitate to call on us if need be. With much love & prayers,
The Joyners
Rick and Cat
Catherine.Joyner@doc.nc.gov

Our group has been deeply saddened by the loss of your son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandchild... Many of us have kids who knew John; some of them loved him very much. Please know that your family is being covered in prayer every day and every night. We do not understand why this happened, but we do know that somewhere in the midst of the grief and frustration, G-d will prove Himself to make something good come of this. You are not alone... Our G-d loves you very much and so do we.
Pomegranate Torah Class
torahstudy@pomegranateseed.net

Drew, Teri & Will,
We are all so sorry for your loss. Andrew spoke highly of John & told me they had just talked about colleges. I was proud of him for excelling in math & taking calculus as a junior. I even used him as an example in talking with Ethan.
I can't find words to console you at this time. I'm sorry seems inadequate. But we ARE praying and thinking of you. I've been awake since 1:30 last night. And I pray that God will send someone into your life that will give you all comfort and peace.
If Will needs a change of scenery, he is welcome at any time to come hang out with Andrew & Ethan.
We love you guys!
Michael, Lynn, Andrew & Ethan; The Pardues
james.pardue@mail.wilson.k12.nc.us

my heart goes out to u n ur family im sorry
cristy beasly
shyangels@ymail.com

We are so sorry about the passing of your son. We'll continue to keep you in thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Richardson and Nash Corr. Dental Clinic
Nash Corr. Institute, Old HWY 64
mary.richardson@doc.nc.gov

I was deeply sadden when I heard about your son John. I remember John as a very bright little boy at Nashville Elementary and as a budding teenager at Red Oak Middle and a very handsome and accomplished young man at Nash Central High. May you find comfort in knowing that many loved John and God will take care of you and your family.
Lillie and Alaya Reynolds
lureynolds953@msn.com

Drew and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish there were words that would make your pain easier, but only GOD and time can do that. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always.
John Stanley
nancyjane03@gmail.com

My thoughts are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Lisa & Jerry
jlyn67@yahoo.com

Drew, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Minnie Kimble
minniekimble@yahoo.com

Drew & Teri,
I was saddened by the news of your son, John. I want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Keep faith that God will get you through this. John will always be with you and so will God.
Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, and comfort in the midst of pain.
Lorie
lharris0617@gmail.com

Terri,May the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep you, guide you, and comfort you during this difficult time and in the days to come. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the Love and Power of Our Lord and Savior bind you and Drew together on one accord. Only God, Our Eternal Father, knows the pain you feel. He can keep you. You will feel His touch through the prayers and support from everyone around you.
Michelle Montague
cmontague@windstream.net

We are so filled with sorrow and anguish to hear about your tragic loss. We can not think of a greater bereavement than that of losing one of your children. May God's blessings get you through this difficult time. Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eddie and Katy Poole
pooledog@msn.com

Mr. Stanley,
It sadden my heart to hear about your loss. I pray that God will continue to give you and your family the strength to go through these days that are before you.
Tara Graham
tagraham2@hotmail.com

Mr & Mrs Drew Stanley,
God�s arms are open for you. In them, you will find peace and comfort.
Erma C. King
Erma.King@doc.nc.gov

Dear Drew & Teri,
I was so sadden to hear of the loss of your son. I know there are no words at this time that can ease the pain the both of your are going through. Please know that you have many friends who are praying for you and that God will give you strength.
With deepest sympathy,
Betty S. Smith
(former DOC employee)
bsmith106@nc.rr.com

Terry, Drew and Will,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is tough enough for us, but I can't imagine what you are going through. If you need anything at anytime, please call.
Tina Joyner

To The Stanley Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Praying God will strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Look unto the hills from whence cometh your help--your help is in the name of the Lord. God Bless!
Carolyn Johnson

You will forever be surrounded by the love of your son in memories you shared.
You are also surrounded by the love of the people who care. May God grant you peace. Drew, we will be praying for you and your family.
Heward and Beverly Manley
bevese@yahoo.com

Drew and Terri,
Words can not heal the loss that your family is experiencing. May God's grace cover you during this dark time.
Crystal (Taylor) Adams
cdolphinlover2@yahoo.com

Mr. Stanley,
It sadden my heart to hear about your loss. I pray that God will continue to give you and your family the strength to go through these days that are before you.
Tara Graham
tagraham2@hotmail.com

Drew and Terri,
My prayers, love, and throughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry about your son. Remember the happy times and celebrate John's life. Take comfort in God's Grace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Crystal (Taylor)Adams
cdolphinlover2@yahoo.com

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you all!
Shane Richardson & Family
pccstylist@yahoo.com

Please accept my prayers and thoughts at this time of sadness. I know you will miss him dearly and remember him always.
Tom Carroll
tomnjoan@embarqmail.com

To Drew and Terri. I was very saddened to hear of your son's demise. It is my prayer that God will sustain the family during this most difficult time. Continue to look to the hills from which comes all your help.
angela green
amgreen@suddenlink.net

Dear Mr and Mrs Stanley , Wil and the rest of the family . My heart goes out to all of you . I cannot imagine the pain that you are going through though i do understand tragedy . I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Andy Cothran .
andycothran@gmail.com

An angel's kiss will help you through,
This kiss is very private For it is meant for only you.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared as a Family, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
May God who is be with you during this time.
Patricia Alston
Palston1982@gmail.com

Dear Drew, Terry and Will,
I am deeply saddened by your loss and extend my sympathy. I think about you daily and have whispered a prayer for your strength and that you will have moments of peace to help sustain you. I don't know why bad things happen to good people. But what I do know is that you have a tremendous amount of support and outpouring of concern from your Correctional family. If I but had the power to change the path you're on, know that I would. In the stillness of your nights remember that God is stil the great I Am..Lean on him and gain comfort from his strength..his power. If you and Terry need anything, today, tomorrow or weeks to come, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Bostic

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your son and loved one. May God watch over you all and give you peace through this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
From Karen Hollingsworth,
Warren Corr. Inst.
ishamoo86@yahoo.com
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Mr. Stanley
I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you during these difficult times.
Danita Whitaker
danitawhitaker@yahoo.com

Dear Drew and Teri:

Just a note to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be lifting you up in prayer to get you through the days to come. May God be with you and your extended family. I hope to visit with you at a later date.
Jan Peele
Retired from DOC
janpeele@embarqmail.com

Chris and I are very sorry for your loss. We are praying that Gad will strengthen you and keep you close during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in His presence, today, tomorrow and in the days to come.
Chris and Janice :Lazarte
janice44young@yahoo.com

Sorry for your loss. If you need anything let me know.
John Drew Stanley
Michael Shearon
SLiquidBlue@aol.com

Drew, Teri and Will
It Broke my heart when I heard about John. There is no words that I can say to make things better. I just want you to know that we are here for you. I can't even imagin as a parent how hard it is to have this happen. But trust in GOD and he will carry you thru this.
Allen and Angela Whitehead
jaw1025@gmail.com
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Stanley Family
I am sorry for the loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
C. Lovett

Drew, Teri & Will,
Daivd & I are so so sorry for you loss. All of you are in our thoughts & prayers. Stay strong & support each other..Love to all...
Daivd & Anna Champion
championbnn6@aol.com

Drew:
My heart& prayers goes out to you and your family.
Laura Yates
Laura.Yates@doc.nc.gov

Drew and Teri:
I was shocked to hear about John. I remember you talking about him when we were at Polk. I was unable to come to the funeral due to being out on sick leave but you and Teri have been in my thoughts and prayers. This is something you don't understand but God has a way of giving you strength to make it through each day.
Sharon Pendergrass
sharon.pendergrass@doc.nc.gov

Mr. Stanely and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
E'la Saunders

Drew and Teri,
I am so sorry for your loss, I just found out today. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I pray GOD will take away the pain in your heart and feel it with all the loving memories of your son.
Annette Prince Shore
ashore7665@aol.com