Henry Dewey Stansel, Jr.

henry stansel, jr.

April 18, 1925 ~ October 5, 2003


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Henry Dewey Stansel, Jr., 78, of Asheville, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 5, 2003. He was the son of the late Henry Dewey Stansel, Sr. and Hurcel Powell Stansel. He was a member of New Morgan Hill Baptist Church. He was a watchmaker for 45 years and served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Orlena "Mickey” Stansel; son, Mike Stansel of Charlotte and granddaughter, Heather Stansel of Arden; sisters, Frances Wilson of Murphy, Gloria E. Seagle of Lincolnton, Mildred Hull of Grover, NC, Priscilla Aiken and Helen Stansel, both of Rosman, NC. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence, Carol, Donald, Gerald and Roger Stansel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the New Morgan Hill Baptist Church conducted by the Revs. Roy Houston, Ebb Jenkins, John Hicks and Cecil Fox. Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Boyter, Roger Stansel, Harold Herron, Joe Scruggs, Frank Savage and Steve Wilde. Honorary pallbearers will be Maurice Clark, David Coley, Bruce Kilby, Danny Wilkins, David Walker, Paul Trull, Blaine Cox, Wilbur Miller, Lionel Herbert and Rex Fisher. His family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Memorials may be made to New Morgan Hill Baptist Church, 370 Case Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715 or to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. Aunt Orlena,
    I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Henry’s death. I know that he had been very sick many times in his life; however, with all his pain and illnesses, he always had a smile and a story.
    He is with God in Heaven where there is no pain. Please take care of yourself.
    I love you, Naomi

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  2. Orlena,
    I am so sorry to hear about Henry. May God be with you and comfort you during this loss. I will always remember the store visits and the talks we had. Henry was never too busy to talk a few minutes. We miss him too. Now he is talking with Mom and Dad and all the saints who have gone on before him. Love, Ophard

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  3. We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Henry passing away. We will be thinking of the family and keep you in our prayers. May God be with you in the days and weeks to come and give you comfort. Love, Charles and Melissa

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  4. We were only privilaged to know Henry for only a few years. Even from the first time we met him; he & Mickey treated us as if we had known them for a life time. You always felt welcomed and loved around them – no matter who you were.
    Eventhough we know that heaven has welcomed a very special person – our hearts will still feel sorrow with the passing of Henry. But we know that; those whom we love will always live in our hearts.Henry will live in our hearts forever. Henry was a great man and will be missed by many.
    With sympathy and loving prayers – Roy & Maryellen Brown

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  5. Dear Mickey, I wish we could be there with you but know that you are in our prayers. We love you
    Gary & Lynda

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  6. We are praying for you during this
    time in the loss of Henry. What a blessing to know that Henry is free from all pain tonight,and enjoying all that Heaven allows. Praise God!

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  7. Mickey and Henry were always such warm, loving people. Everyone was welcomed as an old friend and made to feel right at home in their store. Henry will be missed so much and our love and prayers are with Mickey during this most difficult time. She is a loving, giving Christain who knows the Lord is with her.

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  8. Mrs. Stansel, Mike and Family – Thoughts and prayers to you from the Hamilton Family. So sorry to hear about Mr. Stansel’s passing. We all know that he is rejoicing now.
    Lisa Hamilton Fowler
    Reba Hamilton
    Lamar and Becky Hamilton

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  9. Mickey and Mike , You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of Henry’s death. Alough we didn’t keep in touch very well,we want you to know you and Henry were special to us.Ther is lots of good memories we can recall of years past. Our love is with you,James and Marie

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  10. Mickey and Mike,
    I was so sorry to hear about Henry’s passing. I have so many fond memories of him! Every time I saw him he always let me know how much he cared for me. I think of you both often and will pray for God to give you strength during this time. We know where Henry is today and that is what makes the difference! I love you guys.
    Janet

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  11. Henry was a great man and he will be greatly missed. He always had a way of making you feel special when he was around you. I know that heaven is rejoicing at his homecoming. He will live on in a lot of peoples hearts.

    Our thoughts are with Mickey and Mike during this time. We pray that God will comfort them and give them peace during this very difficult time.

    Love, J.C., Lynette, and Jacob Wright

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