Archie Dean Dancy

Archie Dean Dancy, 74, of Statesville, passed away, Thursday, September 26, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Dancy was born October 27, 1938 in Watauga County, NC and was the son of the late Archie Dancy and Madge Greer Dancy. He was a graduate of Cove Creek High School and Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. On October 15, 1960 he was married to Glenda Mae Dishmon Dancy, who survives of the home. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Manufacturing Engineer for Clark Equipment for many years. He was a member of Landmark Church of God, where he served as a Greeter and Usher. He helped with the Food Ministry for over 10 years. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, reading the newspaper and spending time with his grandsons. He also enjoyed coaching kids and watching his grandsons play sports. He was known as a caring person and always greeted you with a smile. In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by three sons, Scott Dancy (Lisa) of Sugar Grove, NC, Steven Dancy of Statesville, Jason Dancy of Statesville, one daughter, Cindy D. Deviney (Scott) of Statesville, four grandsons, Jacob and Luke Deviney, Landon and Dylan Dancy, two brothers, Bobby Dancy of Mountain City, TN, James Dancy (Dorothy) of Vilas, NC, one sister, Nancy Shore (Gordon) of Boone, NC and one uncle, Billy Greer (Joyce) of Charlotte. Funeral services will be conducted 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Landmark Church of God with Dr. Kenneth Hudson and Rev. Ben Black officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday at the church from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The burial will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorials may be made to Landmark Church of God Building Fund or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com .