James Matthew "Matt" Stanley
James Matthew "Matt" Stanley
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James Stanley Obituary
James Matthew “Matt” Stanley, 46, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH.
Matt was a big fan of amusement parks, and enjoyed riding roller coasters. He also liked going to concerts.
Matt is survived by his children Tim Bennett, Matti Stanely, Rex Stanley, Seth Stanley, and Christian Poole-Stanley; grandchildren Athena Woods and Lilith Stanley; parents Neil and Pamela Stanley; sister Laura (Michael Domineck) Stanley; girlfriend Theresa Poole; and an uncle, aunts, and many cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Family and friends may visit from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, 207 S. Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105. A funeral service will take place the same day at 12:00 noon. Burial in Basil Memorial will follow.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
207 S Main Street (SR 158), Baltimore, OH 43105
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Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home
207 South Main Street, Baltimore, OH 43105
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Funeral service
12:00 p.m.
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home
207 South Main Street, Baltimore, OH 43105
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Johnson-Smith Funeral Home - BaltimoreOnly 21 minutes left for delivery to next service.