George Guy Stancil |
George Guy Stancil
George Guy Stancil was born
Oct. 23, 1911, and died Feb. 25, 1986. He married Frances Kanohola DeMello Peoples on Feb. 6, 1935. He married Hattie Kanakahookano Akuna Hetrick.
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George Guy's children with Frances |
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Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil March 31, 1935 Honolulu, Hawaii-June 30, 2016 Kailua, Hawaii |
| Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil Sr. |
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Kathleen Muliwai Yvonne Stancil Aug. 20, 1944 Honolulu, Hawaii-April 20, 2024 Kailua, Hawaii |
Guy Stancil with wife Frances
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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.
Frances with Guy and the three
children Kathleen, Douglas and Ted.
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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 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.
Frances,
Guy's first wife,
celebrated her 90th birthday. Her family threw a celebration in July,
with dozens in attendance.
Harvey Stancil (1) talks to George Guy Stancil (2) at the 1945 Stancil Reunion
outside of the house Henry Stancil built on Glendale Road in Kenly, NC. The
others in the picture are not identified, but if anyone knows, please
contact us.
Family archives
This photo was taken in 1945 at the house Henry built on Glendale Road in Kenly,
NC.
The people in this picture are not identified, but if anyone can help, please
contact us.
Family archives
Invitation to party
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Sitting in the front row: Randol Stancil (son of Douglas R. Stancil Jr.), also sitting is Lorilee (Freitas) Watt (daughter of Diane (Stancil) Nifong) holding her son Owen Andrew Watt
and Noah Stancil (son of Keith Stancil).
Next row: Moku Pontes and Sandi Stancil (Diane's half sister and daughter of Sheila Stancil), Donna (Earl's wife), Nettie Stancil (second wife of Douglas Sr.), Skylee & Shaylee Pontes (daughters of Sandi and Moku), Josiah Stancil (son of Keith Stancil). Back row: Earl Chang, Mark Nifong (Diane's husband), Diane (Stancil) Nifong, Douglas Stancil Sr., Ted Stancil (Douglas Stancil Sr.'s brother), Sheila Stancil (Douglas Stancil Sr.'s first wife), Douglas Stancil Jr., Keith Stancil, Wayne Freitas (Diane's ex-husband), Andrew Watt (Diane's son-in-law). Douglas Sr.'s children: Diane (De-on), Sherri, Douglas Jr., Chad, Brad, Keith and Kehaulani. Family photo, identified by Diane Stancil Nifong |
Front row: Alisha Kula Virginia Kim (daughter of Jodi Tita Akau), Alakea Kamakakalani Hussey (daughter of Joelle), Alaphi Kapililha Hussey (daughter of Joelle), Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau Jr. (Josiah's son), Frances DeMello
Stancil Peoples (widow of Guy), "Dodi" Joseph Akau, (husband of Kathleen), Jayce Pookela Gaspar Akau
(Josiah's son), Jodi Tita Kim (dau of Kathleen) Back row: Akilah Kim (daughter of Jodi Tita Akau), Joelle (Akau) Hussey, (daughter of Kathleen), Kealii Hussey (son of Joelle), Kea Hussey Sr. (Joelle's husband standing behind Kea), Kawai Hussey (daughter of Joelle), Tracy Kim (Tita's husband), Josiah & Chaz Akau, (son & daughter-in-law of Kathleen), Kathy Stancil Akua (daughter of Guy and Frances), Poni Akau (daughter of Joseph Akau Jr.) Family photo |
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| Ted's family |
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Standing up: Kean (Mark's son), Cody, John Blaine, Deena (Mike's wife in white blouse), Mike, Ted, Jorian (Malia's boyfriend), Guy (oldest son of Ted) and Mark.
Kneeling down, left of Grandma is Cathy (Mark's wife), Grandma Frances (sitting proudly), Kehau (Mark's daughter) and Malia (Guy's youngest & only daughter). Family photo |
| Kathleen's family |
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| Back: Kealii and wife Joelle, Kathleen's daughter. Middle: Daughter Kawai, oldest son Kea. In front: Alapaki and baby Alakea. Family photo |
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