David Stang

David Stang died on Monday, May 11. Funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 10:30 A.M. at Beth David Synagogue with burial to follow at the Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery. Dave was born in the Bronx, NY May 4, 1923, the second of 3 children of Morris and Rebecca Stang. As a child of Eastern European immigrants, he embraced the new world with a spirit of resourcefulness and purpose. He graduated from City College of NY, served in WWII in Guam, and graduated from Fordham School of Pharmacy. Dave married Myra Lambert in 1946 and had their first child (Michael) in 1949 in the Bronx.

In 1951, David and Myra moved to Greensboro with Dave’s siblings and mother to start Lane Rexall Drug. In the ensuing 7 years, they had 3 more children - Howard, Fred, Paul. Mrs. Maggie Lash helped raise the children and remains an important member of the Stang family.

Dave was an avid learner with an analytical mind who had grasp of a wide range of subjects which he would enthusiastically discuss with anyone willing to listen. He was a dedicated father and husband who was known for his integrity and the respect that he had for people from all walks of life. His legacy includes his devotion to the love of his life, Myra, to whom he was married for almost 68 years, who predeceased him 3 weeks ago.

He is survived by his sons and their wives: Michael (Eileen), Howard (Jill), Fred (Claire), and Paul (Wendy), his grandchildren Becky, Erik, Hannah, Ethan, Danny, Gabrielle, and Noah, and one great-grandchild, Addison.

The family wishes to thank caregivers: Vanessa Barrett, Yvonne Billingsley, Erica Noell, and Anita Wheeler; Doctors Osborne and Fox; and the staff at Friends Home at Guilford, and the many friends and people in the area who have touched his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Beth David Synagogue, 804 Winview Drive, Greensboro NC 27410.

Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel has the honor of assisting the Stang family.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.