(As written by Earl A. Cook)
Rev. Oliver Durant Stacy was born in Rutherford County, N. C., September28th, 1852. He died at Wilkesboro, N. C., May 26th, 1924. He was 72 years, eight months, and 28 days of age.
He was converted September 1st, 1868, and united with Old PisgahMethodist Episcopal Church, South, in Rutherford County.
He was joined in Holy wedlock with Miss Martha A. Morrison, of the sameCounty, February 10th, 1871. To this union seven childeren were born,Claude, Sarah (Sisk), Justine, Robert O., Oliver H., Thomas G., Mrs. A.O. Ammons, all of Gastonia, N. C.
Rev. Stacy was First licensed to exhort by the M. E. Church, South, in West end, Gastonia, on April 16th, 1904. His work was local and was donewith zeal and determination. Some years later he united with the Methodist Protestant Church in Gastonia, and was licensed to preach in that church in 1908. He was recommended to the Annual Conference and was admitted to the classes and recommended for work in the Conference. Heserved the following Charges in the Methodist Protestant Church in North Carolina: Mecklenburg 1909 and 1910; Monroe 1913, a Charge of which NewHope was a part. Some time later he was again licensed to preach in theM. E. Church, and served the following charges in the Conference:Oakboro, Hanes, Clemmons, Elkland, North Wilks and Laurel Springs.
Rev Stacy was twice married. His first Wife died March 5th, 1912. On April 4th, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Waugh, of Alexander County, N. C. To this union was born one daughter, Mary Cozette Stacy. After Rev. Stacy's death his widow and daughter made their home in Winston-Salem, N. C.
He was ordained Deacon by Bishop U. V. W. Darlington, of the M. E.Church, on November 24th, 1918, in Charlotte, N. C.
His body was brought to West End Church in Gastonia, where the last words were said by the following distinguished M. E. Ministers: Rev. M. T. Smathers, Rev. S. M. Needham, Rev. C. M. Campbell, Rev. M. W. Heckard,Rev. G. W. Vick, Rev. W. L. C. Killian, and Rev. Dwight W. Brown. His body was laid to rest in the family plot in Oakland Cemetery, in Gastonia, N. C.
Thomas "Coss" Gamewell Stacey gave the following account of his father, Oliver Durant Stacy's life. Oliver lived for a while in Lincoln County, NC then moved to a farm on Cane Creek, in Rutherford County. In 1898 he moved to Caroleen from the farm to work in a mill. By 1902 Oliver Durant had moved to Cliffside where he stayed 3 weeks and moved on to Gastonia, NC.
In Gastonia, NC, Oliver found work at Manville Jenckes Company, Loray Mill, then later worked at Firestone Mill. In Gastonia he lived at Main & Weldon Streets and at Franklin & Liberty Streets. He moved to Bessemer City, NC for 4 months but returned to the home in Gastonia at Franklin & Liberty Streets. While Oliver Durant Stacy lived at that address his son Justine Montgomery Stacy died. It was in Gastonia, NC that Oliver Durant Stacy decided to go into the ministry.
In 1911 Oliver Durant, Martha and Thomas G "Coss" and Rosa Ann move to Forest City, NC where Oliver got his first church in Pageland, S. C. "Coss" worked in a furniture store in Forest City. His son, Claud Hartsell Stacy and wife Carrie Elizabeth moved to a farm in Georgia.
Oliver had joined the Methodist Episcopal Church on September 1, 1868. In 1904 he was licensed to preach by the West End Methodist Church and Ozark Station of the Shelby District. He joined the Methodist Episcopal under the ministry of Reverend G. W. Ivy in 1895. In 1898 he was placed under the ministry of Reverend G. a. Detwiler. Oliver was licensed to preach by the Methosidst Prodestant Church of Gastonia, NC in 1908. He was responsible for churches located in Pageland, SC, Fort Mill, SC, Winston Salem, NC, Wilkesboro, NC and others.
Oliver Durant Stacy is buried in Oakwood Cemetery at the corner of West Franklin and Chester Streets in Gastonia, NC.
Justin Montgomery Stacy died of penumonia in Gastonia, NC
(As written by Earl A. Cook)
Rev. Oliver Durant Stacy was born in Rutherford County, N. C., September28th, 1852. He died at Wilkesboro, N. C., May 26th, 1924. He was 72 years, eight months, and 28 days of age.
He was converted September 1st, 1868, and united with Old PisgahMethodist Episcopal Church, South, in Rutherford County.
He was joined in Holy wedlock with Miss Martha A. Morrison, of the sameCounty, February 10th, 1871. To this union seven childeren were born,Claude, Sarah (Sisk), Justine, Robert O., Oliver H., Thomas G., Mrs. A.O. Ammons, all of Gastonia, N. C.
Rev. Stacy was First licensed to exhort by the M. E. Church, South, in West end, Gastonia, on April 16th, 1904. His work was local and was donewith zeal and determination. Some years later he united with the Methodist Protestant Church in Gastonia, and was licensed to preach in that church in 1908. He was recommended to the Annual Conference and was admitted to the classes and recommended for work in the Conference. Heserved the following Charges in the Methodist Protestant Church in North Carolina: Mecklenburg 1909 and 1910; Monroe 1913, a Charge of which NewHope was a part. Some time later he was again licensed to preach in theM. E. Church, and served the following charges in the Conference:Oakboro, Hanes, Clemmons, Elkland, North Wilks and Laurel Springs.
Rev Stacy was twice married. His first Wife died March 5th, 1912. On April 4th, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Waugh, of Alexander County, N. C. To this union was born one daughter, Mary Cozette Stacy. After Rev. Stacy's death his widow and daughter made their home in Winston-Salem, N. C.
He was ordained Deacon by Bishop U. V. W. Darlington, of the M. E.Church, on November 24th, 1918, in Charlotte, N. C.
His body was brought to West End Church in Gastonia, where the last words were said by the following distinguished M. E. Ministers: Rev. M. T. Smathers, Rev. S. M. Needham, Rev. C. M. Campbell, Rev. M. W. Heckard,Rev. G. W. Vick, Rev. W. L. C. Killian, and Rev. Dwight W. Brown. His body was laid to rest in the family plot in Oakland Cemetery, in Gastonia, N. C.
Thomas "Coss" Gamewell Stacey gave the following account of his father, Oliver Durant Stacy's life. Oliver lived for a while in Lincoln County, NC then moved to a farm on Cane Creek, in Rutherford County. In 1898 he moved to Caroleen from the farm to work in a mill. By 1902 Oliver Durant had moved to Cliffside where he stayed 3 weeks and moved on to Gastonia, NC.
In Gastonia, NC, Oliver found work at Manville Jenckes Company, Loray Mill, then later worked at Firestone Mill. In Gastonia he lived at Main & Weldon Streets and at Franklin & Liberty Streets. He moved to Bessemer City, NC for 4 months but returned to the home in Gastonia at Franklin & Liberty Streets. While Oliver Durant Stacy lived at that address his son Justine Montgomery Stacy died. It was in Gastonia, NC that Oliver Durant Stacy decided to go into the ministry.
In 1911 Oliver Durant, Martha and Thomas G "Coss" and Rosa Ann move to Forest City, NC where Oliver got his first church in Pageland, S. C. "Coss" worked in a furniture store in Forest City. His son, Claud Hartsell Stacy and wife Carrie Elizabeth moved to a farm in Georgia.
Oliver had joined the Methodist Episcopal Church on September 1, 1868. In 1904 he was licensed to preach by the West End Methodist Church and Ozark Station of the Shelby District. He joined the Methodist Episcopal under the ministry of Reverend G. W. Ivy in 1895. In 1898 he was placed under the ministry of Reverend G. a. Detwiler. Oliver was licensed to preach by the Methosidst Prodestant Church of Gastonia, NC in 1908. He was responsible for churches located in Pageland, SC, Fort Mill, SC, Winston Salem, NC, Wilkesboro, NC and others.
Oliver Durant Stacy is buried in Oakwood Cemetery at the corner of West Franklin and Chester Streets in Gastonia, NC.