Kenneth Harold Stancil lived his life in Johnston County, North Carolina, a journey marked by personal relationships, employment in local industry, and a lifelong bond with his mother. His paternity remains a subject of differing records and family lore.
Early Life and Family Origins
Kenneth Harold Stancil was born on December 24, 1939, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He was the only son of Eula Mae Stancil. Regarding his father, official documents such as his second marriage certificate and Social Security file record Stephen Stancil. However, other family stories and additional records suggest that his biological father was Herbert Nevell Pittman (born March 19, 1918, Johnston, NC; died July 19, 1958, Hopewell City, Virginia). This divergence in records and family accounts marks a unique aspect of Kenneth's early history.
Kenneth attended school in Glendale, completing his education through the eleventh grade. Following his schooling, he entered the local workforce, taking a job in a packing and processing plant for pigs.
Marriages and Relationships
On April 14, 1963, Kenneth married Maxine Larue Beasley of Wilson. Maxine, born on November 29, 1943, in Johnston County, was 19 years old at the time of their marriage. Their ceremony took place in O'Neals Township, Johnston County, North Carolina, and was officiated by Rev. Felton Johnson. Witnesses included Mattie Lou Jones, Shirley S. Cockrell (Kenneth's aunt), and Fletcher Price (Kenneth's Aunt Ora's husband).
This marriage concluded in divorce on December 9, 1968, in Johnston County.
Less than a year later, Kenneth married Mauricette Madeline Quoquin Linton on January 27, 1969, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Mauricette was born on November 8, 1940, in France.
She was the daughter of Joseph Quoquin and Marie Louise Linton. At the time of their marriage, Mauricette was 28 years old, and Kenneth was 29. The ceremony was held at the First Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, with Rev. J. A. McLamb officiating. Witnesses included Eula Mae Stancil (Kenneth's mother), Joseph Quoquin (Mauricette's father), and Marie Louise Linton (Mauricette's mother).Their marriage later ended in divorce on June 9, 1974, in Wake County, North Carolina.
Throughout many years of his life, Kenneth maintained a close relationship with his mother, Eula Mae, often staying with her.
Later Life and Passing
In his later years, Kenneth experienced respiratory issues, eventually requiring oxygen. Despite his health challenges, he found enjoyment in visiting the beach as often as he could.
Kenneth Harold Stancil passed away on May 14, 2007, in Johnston County, North Carolina. His passing occurred approximately five months after his mother, Eula Mae, had passed away. Kenneth and Eula Mae are both laid to rest in the New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenly, North Carolina.