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Leland Stanfill Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Leland Clois Stanfill, age 92, of South Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Leland was born and raised in Lexington Tennessee and was drafted out of high school into the U.S. Army where he served during World War II. After returning home, he completed a two-year program at UT Martin, married Lounelle Garner, and upon moving to Knoxville graduated from the University of Tennessee in Animal Husbandry. He retired after many years of operating his own business in the cattle industry. Leland was a well-known beagler in the area and one of his greatest joys was listening to his beagles run a rabbit. He was a longtime member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Leland was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Survived by his loving wife, Lounelle, of 67 years; son and daughter-in-law, David and Willamae Stanfill; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Steve Gordon; daughter Dian Stanfill and Steve Wilson; grandchildren, Sarah Stanfill, Benjamin Ownby and Tony Washington; many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2015 at Berry Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet Saturday August, 15, 2015 at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike, for a 10:00 AM graveside service with Reverend Danny Davis officiating. Military honors provided by the Army National Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville, PO Box 34024, Knoxville TN 37930 or online at www.knoxvillespecialolympics.org. Condolences may be offered online at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leland Stanfill
bobby mccampbell
August 18, 2015
a friend
August 17, 2015
To the Stanfill Family,
I am sinceerly sorry for your loss. I pray the family will find comfort and peace through your cherished memories and in the loving embrace of family and friends.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Evans
J.R. Hodges
August 16, 2015
He was always kind and friendly to me. I will always have fond memories of him.
Jr. and Sandy Dailey
August 16, 2015
There are very few gentle souls in this world. "Mr. Stan" (as us girls called him) was one of those few. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed.
August 15, 2015
Dear Mrs. Stanfill and Family, We are so saddened by your loss. Mr. Stanfill was a good man, a good neighbor, and a good friend.We will miss him. Vic and Sharon Lusby
August 14, 2015
Mrs. Gordan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your father. I know personally how hard losing a dad is. I am not going to make it by to see you. Allen has a football Jamboree and this is his senior year. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Come and see us at school again soon.
In His Name,
Mary Ruth Kidd
Kathy & Ken Francescon
August 14, 2015
May God's radiance always light your way. We honor your beloved Dad and the family who will always miss him. Lifting all of you up in prayer. Ken and Kathy
Kathy Francescon
August 14, 2015
Diane & Steve,
Ken and I are so sorry that we are not able to be there with you. Please know you are in our hearts and thoughts and prayers. May God grant you and all your family strength and comfort during this sad time. We love you and are here for you and Steve always.
Love, Ken & Kathy
Patti Hilton
August 14, 2015
Dian, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Will keep you all
in my thoughts and prayers. Made GOD help you all through this
difficult time.
Rita Hammond
August 14, 2015
David we are so sorry for your loss our
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rita and Harry
August 14, 2015
David our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time.
Always Rita and Harry
Sandy Dailey-Mendenhall
August 14, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about this wonderful man's passing. My dad Jr Dailey also is so so very sad. He was a blessing to all and will always be remembered as a kind, gentle, and loving soul. We are thinking and praying for all of you Mrs. Nell, David, Denise and Diane remember that our loss is Heaven's gain, and we will see him again. A life so beautiful will never be forgotten.
August 13, 2015
Denise, we were sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Thinking of your family and praying for your strength, comfort and peace.
Patti and Bud
Jesse Peterson
August 13, 2015
No on was more of an influence in my life than your dad.Teaching us at an early age to be honest,respectful and to trust in God.Leland is probably rounding up my dad to go run the dogs tonight.I will miss him.
Karen Robertson
August 13, 2015
Dian and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the strength of the Lord hold you in peace and get you through.
Karen Robertson
August 13, 2015
Dian, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God bring you and your family the peace that you need at this time.
Peggy Pickel (Gatlinburg, Tn
Rick Kennedy
August 13, 2015
Denise, David and Dian... May the Lord bless each of you in this time of your dear loss. When life's path gets hard to walk, know that He is with you to comfort your heartaches.
Olwen Claiborne
August 13, 2015
Dian and David, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Deepest Sympathies.
Gladys Griffin
August 13, 2015
Very sorry to hear about your loss Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today
August 13, 2015
Dear Dian, David and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May prayers, family and friends be your comfort.
Lori Tierney (Gatlinburg)
Ann Barry
August 13, 2015
The pain of loss is great. My deepest condolences to all the Stanfill family. I pray God gives you strength in this mournful time.
Debbie Wood
August 13, 2015
Your family will be in my thought and prayers .
Christina Wolfenbarger
August 12, 2015
Dian, I am so very sorry to learn of your dad's passing...such a terrible loss to you & your family. My thoughts are with you - sending you comfort and strength.
Christina
Renea Anderson
August 12, 2015
Denise, I'm so sorry for you're families loss.....our daddies are so sweet and precious....I knew him to be a very kind man. My prayers are with you all.....if I could ever help just know that i would.
Renea
Londa Bowen
August 12, 2015
Tony and family, sorry to hear about the loss of your pap paw and dad, may God give you strength, I will keep you in my prayers. Love Londa Bowen, Allan's mom
August 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is tough losing your daddy. He was so lucky to have you three take care of him. God bless you all.
Muncie Harbin
Debra White
August 12, 2015
Your father was a precious man. So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much you all will miss him. God bless you and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With Love, Debbie White
August 12, 2015
David, we were saddened to hear that your father passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Phil & Lyda Word
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