Everett Leon Stines
January 6, 1958 ~ March 27, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Everett Leon Stines, 47, of 40 Laurel Loop, Asheville, died Sunday, March 27, 2005, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Mr. Stines was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Galen and Lucille Shuford Stines. He worked as a foreman with Drexel-Heritage Furniture Co. in Black Mountain.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn Lance Stines; one daughter, Jessica Stines and her fiancé Mark Miller of Mars Hill; a devoted nephew James Ramsey of Black Mountain; brothers Bill Stines and his wife Karen of Mars Hill, Galen Gilbert Stines and his wife Wanda of Fletcher, and David Stines of Barnardsville;
sisters Judith Ramsey of Barnardsville, Debbie Thomason and her husband Guy of Burnsville and Nancy Riddle of Asheville; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, and his constant companion, his dog Kate.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Andy McDevitt, Cliff Franks and Furman Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Marilynn I send my deepest and heartfelt simpathy I wish you blessings and lots of love
Judith and Family:
I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss at this time. I won’t even begin to say I know your sorrow as I have never experienced the loss of a brother. Please find solace in the fact that Leon will live on in the hearts and memories of many people. As I don’t think there is one person who even if they tried could find one bad thing to say about Leon. I am sorry I can’t be there to offer my physical support but know you are in my heart and my prayers. I do have a couple of pictures of all of you with your Dad in South Carolina. Judith if you can either e-mail me, or send me your address by mail I would be happy to send them. My address is 4294 Reka Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. Judith know you are still very much loved by me and will forever have a special place in my heart.
John (Johnny) King
Marilyn, I am so sorry. You have been through so much even though you hide it well. You are so good to patients and it doesn’t seem fair that your husband had to be taken from you. But we don’t know God’s plan. Please know if I can do anything for you, if you need to talk to someone I will always be here. My number is in the Weaverville listing. Love, Joan
Marilyn, Jessica and Family. So sorry to hear about Leon’s passing. My mom Rosie Norton and I worked with Leon for many years at Drexel in Black Mountain. I can remember giving him a baby shower when Jessica was born and how proud he was when she was born. Leon always had a a joke or something funny for you every day and always had a smile. I know he will be greatly missed. But remember he will always be in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for all that you have done for us. Jean
Hi, Marilyn.
You know how sad I am for your loss, it will be so strange not seeing Leon just about every day but if you need us for anything in the coming days, just let us know. Leon will be surely missed by everyone that knew and loved him.
LUV TO yOU ALL
Barbara
for all of leon family:
I am truly sorry to get the news of Leon. My heart goes out to all of the family. I do not know what is is like to lose a brother, but I know about losing a husband. I can assure you that God will give you grace to get through this dark time in your life. Remember We will be praying for you and remember I love all of you.
God bless you.
We will miss Leon very much and send our prays to all of the family. May god bless you and we will keep you in our prays
We were so sorry to hear about Leon. We just wanted to extend our deepest sympathy and let you know our prayers are with you.
We knew Leon through Galen. Galen was my sister’s ex-husband. Leon came to many of our family functions. He was such a kind person. We enjoyed knowing him.
Sincerely,
Clyde and Rachel
Although we have not known the Stines family very long we were very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We immediately formed a loving bond with Jessica and Mark, and during this time we will continue to pray for our Lord to comfort each and every one of you.
Marilyn and Jessica, I was so sorry to hear that Leon passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and in the coming days. I truly hope the Lord will give you strength and comfort in the future. Please give me a call if there is anything I can do for you and your family. I’m home now and could help in any way if needed. Love, Mary Ann and family
Dear Marilyn and Jessica,
Please accept my condolences regarding Everett’s death. It’s never easy, especially when someone is so young.
However, as one of the physicians who knew all of Everett’s suffering, I can’t help but feel he’s in a better place now, then in this world, which was pretty hard on him in recent years.
I enjoyed helping to take care of Everette despite his many illnesses; I found him to be appreciative, and to have a remarkable zest for going on living despite everything, even right up until the end.
I’m sure I speak for all the residents and doctors here at MAHEC (including his resident doctors whom I supervised, Dr Crose, Dr Trask, Dr Abbott, and Dr Libert) in extending our sympathy and well wishes to you. Everette was genereally very patient in teaching the residents, and I think the residents learned a lot from him.
Again, we extend our sincere sympathies, and wish you well.
Sincerely,
David Mouw MD
Marilyn and Jessica, My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I hope many good memories will help you through this time of loss. I know God will shower you with his love and comforting grace. I will cherish the memories I have of Leon while working with him at Drexel. Hold tight to one another. God bless you & your family and keep you in his care.