Raeford Stanley

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Raeford Stanley age 78 of 243 Holley Road, died Tuesday at his residence.  Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Friday at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks.  Officiating will be Rev. Sam Blackman.  Burial will follow  in the Hills of the Neuse Memorial Gardens in Smithfield. Mr. Stanley  was born  September 25, 1937 in Johnston County to the late Wilbert and Essie Baker Stanley.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Stanley.  Mr. Stanley was retired from the NC Department of Transportation and was a veteran of the National Guard.  He also was a retired fireman with Four Oaks Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia Jackson Stanley of Four Oaks; daughter, Paige Evans of Four Oaks; son, Troy Stanley of Four Oaks; grandchildren Kendall and Katie Evans; sister, Jackie Jackson of Four Oaks; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00PM - 8:00PM Thursday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks and other times at the home.