Gary Wayne Stanley

1950 - 2024

Gary Wayne Stanley obituary, 1950-2024, Collierville, TN

Gary Wayne Stanley

1950 - 2024

BORN

1950

DIED

2024

Gary Stanley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brent Taylor Funeral Directors on Dec. 2, 2024.
Gary Wayne Stanley, 74, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. He was a retired Lieutenant with Memphis Fire Department and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. Most of all, Gary loved spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie Kinney of Georgetown, Texas; son, Stephan Stanley and his wife Sarah of Piperton, Tennessee; grandchildren, Jackson Stanley, Jaden Stanley, Harris Stanley, and Annabelle Kinney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavoid Stanley, Vivian Stanley Goodman, and Raymond Goodman; sister, Debbie Stanley Ashe; and brother, Randy Stanley.
The family will receive friends from 4 PM until 5 PM Tuesday, followed by a Celebration of Life at 5 PM in the chapel of Brent Taylor Funeral Directors, 534 W Poplar Avenue, Collierville, Tennessee 38017.

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Brent Taylor Funeral Directors

534 W Poplar Avenue, Collierville, TN 38017

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