Donald Stallings

Donald Ray Stallings, 79, of Midland, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Don was born September 14, 1942, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Rev. James Daniel Stallings and the late Lena Pearl Isenhour Stallings.  He was also preceded in death by sister, Thelma Stallings Wilkins.

Don attended Garringer High School.  He was ordained as a minister and he owned D&S Clothing and D&S Express, both of Midland.  He also had his CDL.  Don enjoyed golfing, watching TV (especially the classics), and playing his guitar.  His dream was to be a Christian songwriter.  He was a very loving and giving person.  Don enjoyed living life, traveling to see the world, and spending time with others.  He was a people person and was always helping someone.  Don was a loving husband, dad, Pa Paw, and brother.  He will be forever loved and dearly missed.

Survivors include beloved wife of 42 years, Shirley McEachern Stallings; son, Ronnie (Sherry) Taylor of Mt. Pleasant; daughter, Dinah Delevie of Midland; grandchildren, Angela Starling, Amanda Deese, and Reggie Taylor; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, John Stallings, James "Jimmy" (Ann) Stallings, and Michael "Mickey" (Annie) Stallings.  Don is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Diane Stallings Ledford, Jonathan Rozzelle, Kelly Stallings Strouth, Debbie Stallings Gilmore, Paul L. Stallings, Joel L. Stallings, David D. Stallings, and Tracey Stallings Helms.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The funeral service will be on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Bethel Church of Midland, officiated by Rev. Jeremy Brackett.  Don will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.  Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Church of Midland, 12700 Idlebrook Rd, Midland, NC 28107.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Stallings family.