George Guy Stancil, oldest son of Oscar and Allie Edwards Stancil, was born Oct. 23, 1911, in Durham, North Carolina.

George Guy was a very good-looking fellow. He grew up working on the farm with his Pa. Guy did not like school and quit as soon as he could. He moved in with Uncle George and Aunt Eva for several months, farming for them.

He became a good friend with his cousin Ralph. Guy didn't get along with George's stubborn mules and left, seeking a job that didn't involve mules. Herbert Pittman quickly hired Guy, as a farm laborer. He worked one season.

Guy inherited money from his grandpa Monroe Edwards's estate.

Guy wanted to go to Hawaii. He talked to the Army. They promised him he could go, so he joined the Army about 1931. Guy was eventually sent to Hawaii.

Guy looked like movie star Clark Gable. Clark was best known for his role as Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind." Guy was also just as charming. While in Hawaii Guy saw an attractive Hawaiian beauty, Frances Kanohola DeMello. She was part Portuguese. Guy fell for her and she fell for him. They were an attractive couple.

Guy and Frances decided to secretly wed. During this time permission from an Army Captain was required before marrying. This regulation was strictly enforced. The Army discovered the marriage, Guy was immediately discharged.

The local transit authority hired Guy. He worked hard and was soon getting well-deserved promotions. Guy was well liked and looked after his employees. He also started being called George.

Frances and George had three children: Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil born March 31, 1935, Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil born Aug. 15, 1940, and Kathleen Yvonne Stancil born Aug. 24, 1944.

During World War II, cousins G.I. and Harold Stancil visited Guy. They were in the Navy and stationed in Hawaii. G.I. spent Thanksgiving with Guy, Frances, Ted and Doug. G.I. was also with Guy and Frances the night before the Pearl Harbor attack by Japan.

In 1945, Guy returned to North Carolina for the Reunion. Guy had an eye for beautiful ladies and they adored him.

Eventually Guy divorced Frances. Frances never quit loving him.

Guy married Hattie Kanakahookano Akuna Hetrick another Hawaiian beauty. Guy fondly recalled his early life in North Carolina roots.

Guy attended the 1967 and 1979 Stancil Reunions.

His son Doug attended the 1967 Reunion. Guy's wife Hattie accompanied him in 1979.

While in Hawaii, Guy joined the Catholic Church, became a Mason and Shriner. His cousins Herbert, Bill, G.I., Emmette and Ralph Stancil were also Masons and some were even Shriners too. Guy continued working for the Honolulu Rapid Transit Company for 44 years. When he retired, he was the Superintendent of Operations.

Guy died on Feb. 25, 1986. The family requested no flowers for the graveside service, and those attending wear Hawaiian attire. Guy had embraced the Hawaiian heritage.

He is buried in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Kaneohe, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Frances, Guy's first wife, celebrated her 90th birthday. Her family threw a celebration in July, with dozens in attendance.

Invitation to party

Doug's family

Kathleen's family

Ted's family

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Kathleen's family