Elvin Lee "Doc" Stanley

Elvin Lee "Doc" Stanley obituary, White Sulphur Springs, WV

Elvin Lee "Doc" Stanley

Elvin Stanley Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 5, 2025.
Elvin "Doc" Lee Stanley, 75, of Rupert passed away on Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 28, 1950; he was the son of the late Ernie Lee Stanley and Arbana Emiline Murphy Stanley.
Doc is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sandy Brackenrich Stanley in 2021; five sisters, Zeda, Grace, Zela, Zena and Linda; four brothers, Eldon, Jessie, Melvin and an infant brother, Ernest Lee.
Elvin was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Rupert. He had worked as a carpenter. His greatest enjoyment was that he loved family reunions.
Those left to cherish his memory are one sister, Zenetta (David) Adkins; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
He will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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