Lonnie Pearl Stancil Sr. lived a life rooted in North Carolina, characterized by entrepreneurship, family dedication, and community ties. Known affectionately as "L.P.," he built a successful business and raised a large, loving family that continued his legacy.
Early Life and Family Origins
Lonnie Pearl Stancil Sr. was born on September 23, 1920, in Crossroads Township in Wilson County, North Carolina. He was the third child of Lonnie Alfred and Susy Stancil.
Wartime Registration and Marriage
When Lonnie reached the age of 21, he registered for the draft, receiving serial number 128, indicating his readiness to serve. At that time, he was residing at 1201 Aycock St. in Wilson.
Lonnie married Dorothy Gray Watson on Sept. 3, 1949. Lonnie was the co-owner of a dairy.
On September 3, 1949, Lonnie married Dorothy "Dot" Gray Watson. Their partnership would span over four decades.
Entrepreneurship and Family Life
Lonnie Pearl Stancil Sr. was an entrepreneur, notably the co-owner of a dairy. His business acumen extended to the trucking industry as well. Along with Ray and Walter, he formed a trucking company specializing in refrigerated transport. Sealtest, a client he had previously worked for, became one of their most significant customers, highlighting Lonnie's long-standing professional relationships and capabilities.
Lonnie and Dorothy built a large family, welcoming four children:
- Lonnie Pearl Stancil Jr.
- Cynthia Jo Stancil
- Terry Elizabeth Stancil
- Matthew Watson Stancil
Legacy Through His Children and Grandchildren
Lonnie's legacy continued through his children and their families.
Passing
Lonnie Pearl Stancil Sr. passed away at the age of 72 on March 5, 1993, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, North Carolina.
His beloved wife, Dorothy "Dot" Gray Watson Stancil, passed away nearly 30 years later, on April 8, 2023, in Wilson, North Carolina, and is also buried in Maplewood Cemetery, joining her husband.
Lonnie Pearl Stancil Sr. is remembered as a devoted family man and a successful entrepreneur whose hard work contributed to his community and supported the generations that followed.