Richard "Dicky" James Stinson

Richard “Dicky” Stinson, age 78, of Pleasant Garden, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born on August 25, 1946 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, Dicky grew up in Imlay Town, New Jersey and attended Allentown High School. In 1966 Dicky was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War and served proudly before he was honorably discharged in 1968. Dicky was a skilled roofer and carpenter, joining the New Jersey Carpenters Union and working with them for many years until he retired to focus on his passion of woodworking. He was a skilled horseshoe and pool player, loved building and working on projects in his workshop, and listening to music - especially Elvis Presley. Dicky’s biggest passion in his life was his wife Terry, who he was married to for 54 years, and his three children. Dicky was an amazing man, father, Grandfather, and a friend to all. He was always quick to crack a joke and make others laugh. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for his family. A true superman that bravely fought cancer for eleven years, he was truly a one-of-a-kind and will never be forgotten.

Predeceased in death by his parents, Louis and Helen Stinson; his siblings Howard, Louis, Doris, Carolee, Eileen, Robert and Jean; Father and Mother-in-law Edwin and Carolyn Paschal, and Daughter-in-law Kristy Stinson; Dicky is survived by his wife and love of his life Terry; his son, Richard Stinson Jr.; his daughters Lisa Brookes, and her husband Dan; Amanda Deaton and her husband, Cecil; Granddaughters Adrianna and Katelyn Stinson; his siblings, Marion Meredith, Florence Moore, Jill Hotchkin and her husband Russell; many nieces, nephews, and special lifelong friends.

A Celebration of Dicky’s life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 West Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27407. The family will receive friends and loved ones two hours prior to the service from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, you can make donations in honor of Dicky, to The VA Medical Center in Kernersville, or Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center. The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors that have treated him the past eleven years. You all were so kind and compassionate through the years, and we are forever grateful. You gave us the greatest gift of all - more time with Dicky to make so many amazing memories.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com

“A king once stood

In a palace so tall

With great riches

He truly had it all

He had a wife & kids

A husband, a father

He was one of a kind

A man like no other

A soldier in Vietnam

He served his country

Proud to be an American

The land of the free

He was a roofer

He was good with his hands

A union construction worker

His talents were grand

A fondness of music

He loved Elvis and Motown

He could dance the Twist

He knew how to get down

An eye for playing pool

And a love of horseshoes

Multiple championships won

He knew just what to do

He would always lend a hand

If someone was in need

When he gave you his word

It was a guarantee

He’s now up in heaven

He gave it his all

A life’s mission fulfilled

He will forever stand tall”

I love you very much, Daddy ❤️

Written by Richard Stinson Jr.