Mr. Perry Dean Stacey age 55 passed away Wednesday November 23, 2011 at his home. Left to cherish his memory are 5 children – Lana Belcher of Chesnee, SC; Holly Stacey of New York; Leighann Stacey, Carla Stacey and Corey Stacey all of Gastonia, NC; father Dean R. Stacey and stepmother Joan Stacey of Rutherfordton, one sister Rhonda Lynch of Rutherfordton, NC;. Eight grandchildren and a number of other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother Annie Mae Luckadoo Stacey. A graveside service will be held 2 PM Saturday November 26, 2011 at Sandy Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 PM at Sandy Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Perry Dean Stacey Memorial Fund C/O First National Bank 108 Plaza Drive, Forest City NC 28043.