Loren Dane Stacey, Sr., age 63, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

     Loren was born June 24, 1948 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Albert Hugh Stacey and Bernie Wilson Stacey.  He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War.  He worked in textiles most of his life and was a member of the local VFW and DAV chapters.  He was also a member of Harris First Baptist Church and loved riding his Harley motorcycle and restoring old cars.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Loren Dane Stacey, Jr.

     Survivors include his two daughters, Shannon Estrada and husband, Hugo of Henrietta and Rebecca Stacey of Chesnee, SC; one son, Loren Ross Stacey of Forest City; three brothers, Steve Stacey, Sr. of Atlanta, GA, Morris Stacey of Harris, Norris Stacey and wife, Karen also of Harris; two sisters Cynthia Heffner and husband, Mike of Rutherfordton and Julia Lovelace of Sandy Mush. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.

    A graveside service will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the Harris First Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend George Whitmire officiating.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.  There will be no formal visitation and Mr. Stacey will lie in state on Tuesday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

     Memorial donations are suggested to Harris First Baptist Church Building Fund, 127 Hogan Road, Forest City, NC  28043. 

     Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Stacey Family.

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