BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. – Philip Karl Stacy, 74, passed away March 12, 2021 at his home in Boiling Spring Lakes (BSL), N.C. Phil was born July 25, 1946 in Atlanta, Ga., the son of Howard Stacy and Clara (Vandiver) Stacy.

Phil is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary E. Pongonis of BSL, N.C.; brothers Howard Stacy (Linda) of Gainesville, Ga. and John Braden (Kat) of Clayton, Ga.; children Matthew T. Stacy of Windham, Maine, and Allison E. Buffum (Chris) of Manhattan, Kan.; stepchildren Melissa T. Ostermann (Joey) and Sean G. Kelley; and four granddaughters, Olivia, Isabelle, Julianna and Cora.

Phil was a highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard from 1964 – 2006. He participated in several important operations and campaigns, including Desert Storm. During his military career, he was exposed to a multitude of health risks that included exposure to airborne toxins, which contributed to advanced breathing issues, and ultimately cancer.

Phil was a State of Maine Department of Transportation employee for 30 years, working in the Survey and Right of Way Divisions.

He was predeceased by his parents and stepfather Irvin Braden.

Many thanks to the clinicians affiliated with Zimmer Cancer Center and Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Wilmington, N.C., as well as Phil’s immediate family, friends and guard buddies.

Phil requested no official funeral services. The family plans to honor Phil by creating a celebration-of-life garden as his final resting place at his home in Boiling Spring Lakes.

Please contact Mary directly with any specific questions/concerns. Peacock-Newnam & White Fuenral and Cremation Service 1411 N Howe St. Southport, NC 28461 (910) 457-6944

In lieu of flowers,

family and friends may donate to the:

living garden memorial via PayPal (mepongonis@yahoo.com) or

various other resources