Tony Gale Stamey

Our Beloved, Tony Gale Stamey, 67, unexpectedly passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021, in Kannapolis.

Born September 18, 1953, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of Ida Marie Ward of Kannapolis and the late Millard Ray Stamey. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Bobby H. Stamey.

Tony was a 1971 graduate of A.L. Brown and had retired after 34 years of loyal service with the City of Concord, where he was an electrical lineman.  He was a long time member of Shady Brook Baptist Church, where he was very active with the food pantry. A true friend of many, he was always willing to help anyone with anything. Gone too soon, Tony will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. His friendship to all is now a treasure.

Tony will lie in state Thursday from 11:00-2:30 pm at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

Funeral services to remember, to celebrate and to give thanks for Tony’s life will begin at 3:00 pm Thursday, July 1st at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. Charlie Littlejohn and Rev. Gene Beaver.  Burial will follow the service at Carolina Memorial Park.

Loving family members, in addition to his mother, include his devoted wife of 39 years and love of his life, Deborah Paige Stamey; his son, Cameron “Ladd” Stamey (Megan); grandson, Hunter L. Stamey; his sisters, Shirley S. Setzer, Joe Carol Hill and Pamela M. Stamey; his brother, Randy Stamey, and extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Tony’s name to Shady Brook Baptist Church, 1009 Oakwood Avenue, Kannapolis, NC  28081.

On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

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