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Richard Stanley Obituary
AIKEN - In the early morning hours of January 7, 2019, God called one of his choicest servants home. He was born December 13, 1953. Rick, a stepbrother to Elvis Presley, went home to Jesus and his family.
Rick Stanley returned to Eureka First Baptist Church in Eureka, SC, five years ago where he first gave his testimony in early 1978 and preached his last sermon there on December 30, 2018. Rick was serving as Associate Pastor and Minister of Music at the time of his death at the age of 65.
He is survived by his two daughters, Brittany Stanley and Bethany Stanley, and two brothers David Stanley and Billy Stanley.
Stanley attended Criswell College in Dallas Texas before earning an Associate of Divinity degree in 1986 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
At church on Sunday mornings, Stanley taught Bible Study, led the music, and took prayer requests in the Worship Service. Pastor John L Arthur, Jr., preached three Sundays of the month and Stanley preached one Sunday each month.
Rick Stanley loved people, loved the Lord Jesus, and loved Eureka First Baptist Church. His desire was to serve his church as Associate Pastor the remainder of his life.
A Memorial Service for Rick Stanley will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Eureka First Baptist Church at 173 Johnston Highway in Eureka, SC.
Reverends John L. Arthur, Jr., Rick Gage and Jay Lowder will be officiating. Jason Sikes, Helen Crumback, Jimmy Page and Michelle Nalley will celebrate with us in special music. The Memorial Service is open to the public.
If desired, Memorial Contributions for Rick Stanley can be directed to Eureka First Baptist Church at 186 Johnston Highway, Trenton, SC 29847.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deborah Poteet-Johnson
August 10, 2024
My husband & I got to meet Rick in the 1990´s when he came to do a weekend revival at the church we were then attending in Tuscaloosa, AL. I had an opportunity to speak with him briefly regarding Elvis, and he was so gracious to listen to me and to share his own thoughts. I still have my autographed copies of his books, The Touch of Two Kings and Caught In A Trap, and have been re-reading them, keeping in mind that we need a spiritual awakening right now in our own nation, which will hopefully spread throughout the entire WORLD. May the LORD bless Rick´s & Elvis´ families with their legacies.
Richard
July 25, 2024
Sorry to hear about Rick. Condolences to his family, rest in peace
Bradley Burt
June 24, 2023
Rest in peace.
Eloris Lori Elizabeth Williams Presley TM Mountbatten Windsor
June 10, 2023
Eloris Lori Elizabeth Williams Presley TM Mountbatten Windsor
June 10, 2023
Eloris Lori Elizabeth Williams Presley TM Mountbatten Windsor
June 10, 2023
Eloris Lori Elizabeth Williams Presley TM Mountbatten Windsor
June 10, 2023
I went to hear Evangelist Rick Stanley in the 80's, at a Church in Baton Rouge, La. The spirit of God was there with us in Rick's preaching. It was wonderful. At the alter call...the whole Church went forward ... to accept JESUS, or renew their commitment to JESUS...IT WAS " BEAUTIFUL" . He was truly a servant of God. My he RIP. I send condolences to his family. May God Bless you.
Pam Thompson
February 2, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Stanley family. I enjoyed reading his book A take of two kings., many years ago. RIP Rick
J.L. Horton
January 13, 2023
Rick. It was great knowing you in high school and being on the track team at Hillcrest in a more innocent time of our lives. Great seeing you preach in Pensacola,Fl after you got saved and entered ministry. You are one of the most interesting people I knew of the many people I knew in this life. Looking forward to seeing you again in heaven. But not right now.
Dawn Opie
June 28, 2022
Rick Stanley was instrumental in my salvation. He came to Midlothian High School in Midlothian, TX in 1982 and shared, saying that we could learn more at the First Baptist Church in Midlothian that evening (August 1982). He shared about Elvis's hollow, empty life and how only Christ could fill that place in Elvis and in us. I was one of the first ones who went forward, along with a girlfriend, during the altar call that evening. I'm eternally grateful!
thomas vance
January 11, 2022
Rick...RIP. I am glad we were able to meet in the spring of '06 in Lichfield, Ill..
Kate Schroth
January 12, 2021
My Prayers to his family and friends who knew him and loved him very much.
Sharon Ragan
October 11, 2020
So sorry for his family’s loss. I heard him preach at a little church in Luling,La. I was so happy to hear testimony how he was saved and how Elvis prayed with him the night he (Elvis) died. I told many people about his testimony. I was thinking about him and was saddened when I found out he passed. God Bless all his loved ones.
Happy Holidays in Heaven, Rick Stanley.<br />Within the Joyous embrace of Our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Jennifer Frenkil
December 23, 2019
May , loved one , Rick , Rest in the Most Serene Peace, among, our Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven forevermore ! He is now Guarding All , alongside the King, Elvis Presley , as an Angel !
God Bless All who knew and loved, Rick , personally , Amen ! He was very sweet while giving interviews about his most Loved days at
Graceland Mansion, being raised together with , Elvis Presley , how he glowed while doing all of them, God Bless You, his family and friends, Amen !
February 8, 2019
Rick preaches to us at ORU in 1996. His testimony touched me. I am grateful for this and now sad to learn he has changed his address. R.I.P.
robert suggs
February 8, 2019
so happy to know you are with jesus and finally back with elvis. i met in tuscon arizona you were out speaking about elvis spiratual journey and how deeplie that touched your heart. im glad i went that night love you rick
Kate Schroth
February 7, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Rick Stanley's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Muffy
January 24, 2019
God always takes the best ... Rip...
Jessi Darnell
January 23, 2019
A man that tought us all many things. Rick Stanley will forever be a father figure that modeled me into a stronger person. It was a honor to work with him through GoTell for years and further know him and his family by attending college with Bethany at TTU. A man who stood the testament of time when most would have faltered many times. It was great to be considered a fire cracker by a man who lit a light in so many.
A. F.
January 21, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Stanley family at this very sad time.
Psalms 116:15
Terri Zezza
January 19, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Rick passing. I loved Elvis very much, they were so lucky to be part of his family. Rick was a great man with a kind heart he is now up there with Elvis and the LORD himself. RIP Rick. The family are in our prayers.
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