Cecil Douglas Barbee's Obituary
Cecil Douglas Barbee went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2022.
Cecil was born in Oakboro, North Carolina on February 13, 1948, to the late Matthew and Flora Barbee.
Cecil enjoyed 56 years of marriage to Gwendolyn Sue Barbee. He is lovingly remembered by his son, David Barbee (Meredith), of Signal Mountain, TN, his sisters Marie Stogner (Henry), of Norwood, NC, and Katherine Eudy (Hal), of Ridgecrest, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Julia Ferguson.
Cecil graduated from West Stanly High School in 1966 and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Stanly Technical College. He retired from 30 years as calibration metrologist for Duke Power at the McGuire Nuclear Station in 2010. He was a United States Army Veteran (2 years active duty, 20 years reserve). Cecil was a life-time member of Red Cross Baptist Church and served in many capacities, including as a trustee, Sunday school teacher, and deacon for many years. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and loyal friend.
The family will receive friends Monday, August 8th, from 10-11am, at Stanly Funeral Home in Albemarle. A funeral service will follow at 11 am at Stanly Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Red Cross Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Red Cross Baptist Church Cemetery Fund (112 W Red Cross Road, Oakboro, NC 28129) or to Hospice of Stanly County.
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