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Robert William Stanford, 71 Years, of Lexington, passed away on March 16, 2020 at his residence.
He was born October 19, 1948 to the late Robert Lee Stanford and Frankie Marie Nations. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a Correction Officer.
There will be a memorial service held at the Salisbury National Cemetery at a later date.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Stanford family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Farrell Stanford says
My big brother,,,,
I miss you so much you guided me through alot of troubled times. I know that all of your worries and troubles are lifted from you now,,, just know that you are always in my heart brother and I’ll carry you with me always, ,, I love you Bill
Stacey Wigington says
Dear Debbie, Buck, Farrell, and Babe,
My heart aches for you! I SO hated to hear of Bill’s passing. Though I did not see him often, he was always so genuine and friendly. I will always remember what a beautiful smile he had. Please know your family is in our prayers. We love you all!
Jason, Stacey, John Thomas, Isaiah and Presley Wigington
(Your cousin and Barb’s daughter)
NICHOL Barnes says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a chance to know Robert Stanford as “big foot” Officer Stanford. My prayers are with the family during this tough time.
Felisa Robertson says
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all and we love you.
Carol Lackey says
Praying for peace and comfort for all the family and friends.
Mary Ann Kimball says
Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts through this difficult time.
Sue says
Praying for all, wish you love during this hard time.
Tammy Garvey says
Shirley I’m sorry for your loss may God be with you and Brandi through this. We go back a long ways. I’m here for you if you need anything. Love you
Amy and Roger says
Shirley and Brandi you are in my thoughts and prayers I love you.
Mona Warren says
Sorry for your loss praying for all involved. May we all find peace some how. I lost my little Sister this was sinceless
Farrell Stanford says
This is the poem (written by Jacqueline A. Grieve) I read to my brother Bill during his memorial service:
If I had reached out my hand,
Would you have taken it that day?
Could I have made you feel better?
Could I have made you okay?
Could I have pulled you away
From the dark into light?
Brought you right back to a safe place
And just held you tight?
Why didn’t you shout louder?
Why couldn’t we hear?
You were all alone that morning,
All alone in your fear.
I know we could have saved you
If we had just seen
You stuck in that pain and torment.
How long had it been?
Your burden you carried
In an invisible case.
You suffered in silence
With a smile on your face.
So many questions we have.
So many words unspoken.
Why didn’t we know
That your life was so broken?
I miss you each day.
I try to understand your choice.
If I close my eyes, try hard,
I can still hear your voice.
I know you are free now,
Free to fly high.
I imagine I see you
When I look up to the sky.
I can’t turn the clock back.
I can’t change time,
But oh how I wish I could,
Sweet brother of mine.
I know you are still with us,
Watching, keeping us safe,
And one day we’ll meet again
In a heavenly place.
Farrell Stanford says
Thank you my brother for keeping our freedom in check. I’ll always love and miss you.
Farrell Stanford says
I miss you so much Bill, I still look for you to pull up in the driveway every friday,,,,, miss all the talks that we had, Bill , I don’t reckon that I’ll ever get over losing you,,,, I love you my brother!
Farrell Stanford says
Missing you my brother on this Thanksgiving day, I know that you would be here ready to break bread with your family. Loving you forever my brother
Farrell
Farrell Stanford says
Good morning my brother,
Thinking of you this morning,,, missing you and your kind words for me,, hope you’re resting well
Your brother Farrell
Farrell Stanford says
Thinking of you today brother, sure wish we could talk a bit,,so much to say.