This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Stanley, Cave, Cheek, Smith, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4468/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DOBSON - Junior Arlis "Shorty" Stanley, age 87, of Dobson, died peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2010. He passed away with a smile on his face, his hands lifted toward heaven and the Lord in his heart. He was born in Surry County on February 8, 1923. Shorty was proceeded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Nora; his parents, Raleigh and Hettie Stanley; brother, Artis "Shag" Stanley; and grandson, Paul Arlin Cave. He was a gifted musician that loved playing his harmonica, auto harp and guitar and listening to bluegrass music. Shorty is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Arlin and Edna Stanley, of Dobson; grandchildren, Pam and Mike Cheek of Hamptonville, Ginger and Jimmy Smith of Elkin, Kent and Kim Stanley of Boonville, and Dena and Phillip Cave of Elkin; eight great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in -law, R.G. and Ellie Stanley of Clemmons; and sister, Frances Cave of Dobson. The family will receive friends at the home on Sat! urday from 6-8 p.m. A sunrise Graveside Service will be held Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 7 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Dobson. The family extends a thank-you to Surry Friends of Seniors and Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care for their loving care during his last days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. A special thank-you, to Mitzi Woodring and Charlene Trivette for your loving care. Moody-Davis Funeral Home is serving the Stanley Family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneral services.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on June 5, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.