James "Jimmy" Stanley Jr.

James "Jimmy" Stanley Jr. obituary, Millington, MI

James "Jimmy" Stanley Jr.

James "Jimmy" Stanley Jr. Obituary

Visit the Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington website to view the full obituary.

James “Jimmy” Stanley Jr., age 55, our caring, loving, outgoing, and faithful son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI.

Jimmy was born in Flint, MI on June 27, 1968, to parents James Sr. & Dorothy (Hawkins) Stanley. He was raised alongside his three sisters, Dede, Betty, and Erin. He was active with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Jimmy was a talented woodworker and artist. He enjoyed his days spent feeding seagulls on the water, bird watching, time spent in nature and traveling around upper Michigan. Further, Jimmy liked a good cup of coffee, going out to eat at new restaurants, and watching SpongeBob SquarePants. Above all, Jimmy loved his family; he will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is forever loved by his parents, James Sr. & Dorothy Stanley; sisters, Dede (Richard) Krafsur, Betty (Dan) King, Erin (Rick) Brink; nephew, Danny; niece, Vanessa; aunts, Sharon Shirkey, Linda Colosky, and Kathy Sampson; as well as extended family and friends.

Jimmy’s family will receive visitors at Hanlin Funeral Home – Millington on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Interment private in Millington Twp. Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1805 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503).

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James and his family are in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home – Millington. 4823 W. Main Street, Millington, MI 48746. Phone (989) 871-4591.

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