Sandy Thomas Monroe, age 77, of Sunset Beach, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville. He was born February 3, 1941 in Robeson County to the late William Kermit Monroe, Sr. and the late Eureka Pittman Monroe. He was formerly employed by Pepsi-Cola Co. and as a material handler for Mueller Steam Specialty Co. Sandy loved serving the Lord and his church as a former deacon at Back Swamp Baptist Church and Singletary Baptist Church and as an adult Sunday School teacher at Old Shallotte Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother and father, he was also preceded in death by his beloved stepmother, Pearl Britt Monroe; his brother, William Kermit Monroe, Jr.; and his sister, Jane Brendle.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Stone Monroe of the home; two nephews: Kevin Monroe and Ken Monroe; three nieces: Karen Monroe, Paige Timer, and Quinn Bridgers; a sister-in-law, Kay Hollowell; and a number of great-nephews and great-nieces.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday, July 21, 2018, from 3:00-4:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM in the Chapel with Rev. Rory Thigpen officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Shallotte Baptist Church, 394 Longwood Road NW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
28469.