Larry Daniel Stanley

Dr. Larry D. Stanley died at home on May 21, 2023. Larry was born on December 16, 1942, in Hazen, Arkansas to Florence and Roy E. Stanley. He graduated from Hazen High School in 1960 and worked at Stuttgart Shoe Corporation until fall 1963. In 1967 Larry earned a BA degree from the University of Central Arkansas, and in 1968 and 1971 he earned MA and PhD degrees in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an associate professor of psychology at Henderson State University from 1970-1975.
Dr. Stanley served as a clinical psychologist for 30 years in community mental health centers, inpatient facilities, and geriatric private practice. He was a member of the American Psychological Association, National Health Service Providers in Psychology, a Fellow of the Prescribing Psychologists' Register, and a Board-Certified Diplomate in Psychopharmacology.
He was a published author on bereaved parents and a life-long student of philosophy and
religion.
Larry's interests included writing poetry, meditation, dancing, and charity work. He was a former member of Creative Life Church, Hot Springs Elks Lodge #380, and the Hot Springs Emblem Club #194. He was an active member of the Hot Springs YMCA.
Larry is preceded in death by his son, Matthew Daniel Stanley, his parents, two brothers Eugene Stanley and Irvin Stanley, and two sisters Sybil Haynes and Helen Gatlin. He is survived by his beloved Carole Day of Hot Springs, a daughter Tammy Lynn Waggoner (Brent) of Cabot, a granddaughter Katye Waggoner Campbell (Chris) of Cabot, a loving niece Linda Gatlin of Ohio, other nieces and nephews, and his former wife of 33 years Linda Stanley of Hot Springs.
There will be no visitation or service. A private burial will be held at Memorial Gardens.
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