Dwight Moody Stanley Jr.

1937 - 2017

Dwight Moody Stanley Jr. obituary, 1937-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road

Raleigh, North Carolina

Dwight Stanley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2017.

While still functioning as a devoted community volunteer to the end, Dwight died of cancer at the age of 79. Dwight's passing has extinguished a spirit few will ever meet again in a lifetime!

He graduated from high school in Loris, SC in 1955 and continued his business education at college level. He served in the US Army before launching his business career. First, he started up employment agencies in Monroe and Gastonia, NC, which he managed for six years. Next, he worked as a sales executive traveling the southeastern US for four years.

In 1972, he started a materials supply business for landscapers and nurseries in Raleigh, NC and operated it for 25 years, where he was affectionately referred to as "DirtMan" by customers and friends. In 1998, he was the principal founder of DataStaff, Inc., a computer technology services company. He retired from corporate life in 2004 and quickly turned his attention to leadership volunteer roles for community services, primarily for the Passage Home Foundation where he served as a board member for 5 years. He also sought donations of nutritious meals and delivered for Meals on Wheels, among other charitable efforts.

Dwight is survived by his wife, Marian; son, Dwight M. Stanley III and daughter-in-law, Meghan; grandson, Michael; granddaughter, Shea; brother, Russell Colin Stanley; sister, Alida Rawl; very special friend and sister-in-law, Nola Agee Stanley; and several treasured nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and beloved brother, Reginald Stanley.

A memorial service will be held 3pm Wednesday, May 31, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC. Warren Snyder will officiate and Mary Snyder will play the violin. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

There are many friends and neighbors that now feel the loss of this charitable man who reached out to everyone, no matter their station in life. His unwritten motto always was, "A stranger is a friend I have not yet met!"

The family asks that donations be made to Transtions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Condolences may be sent at www.brownwynne.com

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July 2, 2017

Paul and Deirdre Eyster

It was a honor and a pleasure knowing you and getting to work with you!!!! You are missed

May 30, 2017

Rick & Barbara Spence

You were one-of-a-kind and am so glad that we got to know you. You will be missed by so many people.
You will remain in our hearts forever. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

May 19, 2017

Kenneth & Kamron Scott

My grandson and I met Mr. Dwight some five years ago in Hardee's. A very special man and a man full of love. He call me a few weeks ago for me to bring Kamron my grandson to Hardee's so that he can see him. (We Did). You will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

May 17, 2017

Onia Royster

May 17, 2017

Onia Royster

So sorry to hear of Mr. Stanley's passing. He was truly a dedicated servant. My condolences to the family

May 14, 2017

Linda Cox McNish

Dwight was my cousin and friend. I will always have fond memories of him and am very glad that he has no more pain. My condolences to all his family.

May 14, 2017

RANDALL DAIL

I well remember Dwight from the days decades ago when my dad, my brother, and I had breakfast at Griffin's in N. Raleigh. Dwight always had a smile and a few words of wit. I enjoyed being a friend of his for many years. Occasionally he would stop by my office just to talk. I'm sorry to hear of his sickness and death. Jesus said "Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise." I hope both Dwight and I will be benefactors of that promise. My condolences to his family and may the God of all comfort provide the family with strength during their time of grief.

May 13, 2017

Friend

Jade Seymore

The first time I met you I was a nervous reck because it was my first job and a step in my life where I'm growing as a adult. You were one of many people that come into the store with a smile on your face saying hello to everyone, that smile and hello made me feel like I was apart of a family and not just a new person who was left out. Thank you for wearing that same smile.

May 12, 2017

Al & Carol Baldy

We met Dwight about three years ago walking thru the neighborhood with our dog, Daisy. Dwight's first encounter with Daisy started a special friendship that resulted in many fascinating conversations and a love and admiration for a man who had a heart as big as his smile. We were blessed to know him. Rest in peace, my friend!

May 12, 2017

Richard Everingham

Dwight wil be missed by all that knew him, a wonderful caring soul. Rest in Peace friend.

May 12, 2017

Meghan Stanley

I have known Mr. Moody for over 30 years- more than half my lifetime. When we first met you asked me to call you Moody, but somehow I needed to add the 'Mr' to the beginning. You have always been a giving and wonderful father-in-law and you will be truly missed. I want to thank you one last time for ALL that you have done for your family. May you finally feel no more pain and rest in peace.

May 12, 2017

Cheryl Aldridge

Dwight was a kind, giving and lively man. He never met a stranger. He will be missed by many. No matter how or where you met Dwight we will never forget him. He has been healed and restored in heaven and I am sure he will have a story to tell when we meet again.

May 12, 2017

Peggy Barrett

I'm like a lot of others, met Dwight at Hardee's. He always had a smile and a story. I'm thankful to have known him. I'm more thankful that two Saturdays ago, when I went in Hardee's, I sat down and listened more than talked, to him for over an hour. I felt like God put me there at that time and place for a reason. I'm thankful for that time, I'm more thankful than God put him in my life as a friend. I will add this for Miss Ruth, he loved her so much. He loved Miss Peggy or Mema for her volunteering at school to help the kindergarten kids. You will be missed, Rest In Peace,
Peggy Barrett

May 11, 2017

Ryan Boney

Hotsauce! As I would yell right when you walk into Hardee's! My heart is heavy but my heart is at ease knowing you're no longer suffering. I've known you for almost 6 years and considered you as a grandfather. You would always ask me about school and tell me as long as I smile I'm going to make it in this life. You will truly be missed at Hardee's. Thank you for all you've done. I love you. May you Rest In Peace.

May 11, 2017

Jennie Hearn

Dwight had a heart bigger than the City of Raleigh. He always had a heart for those in need and never stopped loving and helping them until the end. We should all take a lesson from Dwight to look around and be aware of the need around us, then do something about it. May God's love and peace surround you Dwight, no more earthly pain.

May 11, 2017

Family

Latoya Moore

HOTSAUCE! A great man. He was very kind and caring. He impacted many people lives and was a blessing. He will truly be missed. Hardee's of Six Forks send there love and blessing. Many prayer to the family andGod bless.

May 10, 2017

Dominick Wood

My name is Dominick Wood: Mr.Stanley treated me like he was my Dad & thought the world of Dominick Wood,Jr.Both of us will dearly miss him & will think about him every day.Rest In Peace Mr. Stanley!

May 10, 2017

Friend

Patricia Wood

My name is Patricia Wood & I meet Mr.Stanley as a customer@ the Hardee's on 6 Forks where I use to work at.I sure will miss him a lot.I am the one that gave him a nick name which was HOT SAUCE then every body else was calling him by that nick name.Mr Stanley is not in pain no more in a better place.The good LORD is taking good care of HOT SAUCE.

May 10, 2017

Bob Hinnant

Mr. Moody,
You are no longer in pain. May you enjoy all that heaven has to offer and may you rest the hands of Lord. Love Bob and Suzanne

May 10, 2017

Stuart Jolley

Dwight will be missed by many, his kind words and deeds are too many to list.
He looked out for so many people and was truly a blessing to those that knew him.

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1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

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1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

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