Stanley Slemp

Stanley Slemp, 75, of Camargo, widower of Anna Faye Slemp, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Center, Lexington. He was born March 26, 1950 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Luther and Mamie Pridemore Slemp. Stanley worked at Hobarts, Sipple Brick, and had his own construction, masonry business for over three decades. His craft took him all over the country and much of the work he built still stands proudly today, as a testament to his legacy. He had a real love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing, especially catching bass with his buddies down the road. Stanley made pop-eyes, fishing plugs, bee hives, and many other items to keep himself busy. His biggest passion was trading knives and guns. He would go to local pawn shops and flea markets every week, where he had many friends he considered family. Stanley never met a stranger, he had friends far and wide. His famous saying he loved to tell everyone is "Stanley takes care of Stanley", he was independent and did things "his" way, no matter what anyone thought, or what they thought was best for him. He was well known for his gardens and he always enjoyed sharing his harvest with others. Stanley always wanted to be prepared for the future canning fruits and vegetables to put up. He took great pride in his gardens and watching them grow. He cherished his time with family and friends, always enjoying every moment he could spend with them. Stanley had a fondess of his rose colored glasses and loved listening to music. He also enjoyed attending the Gateway Church of God , where he formed many friendships there as well. Survivors include, son, Eric (Debbie) Slemp, Mt. Sterling; granddaughters, Kayla (Michael) Hunt, Georgetown and McKenzie Walling, Irvine; brothers, Darryl (Darlene) Slemp, Clay City, Charlie (Darlene) Slemp, Stanton, and Ishmel (Ann) Slemp, Stanton; sisters, Joannie Covey, Mt. Sterling, and Virginia Puckett, Mt. Sterling; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, love of his life and wife of over 57 years, Anna Faye Slemp; brothers, Russell Slemp and Bascom Slemp; and sister, Joyce Ann Slemp. Services Saturday, September 20, 11:00AM Wells Funeral Home by Bro. Ted Linkous. Visitation Friday 5-8pm at the funeral home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery with Darin Slemp, Kevin Slemp, Justin Slemp, David Brown, Darryl Collinsworth, and Kelly Moody. Honorary pallbearers serving, John Fortune, Mike Scott, Vaughn Helton, Matt Sims, Jim Brinegar, Buddy Banks, Richard Profitt, Vernon Martin, Johnny King, Delbert Brooks, David Slemp, Marvin Slemp, Jessie Rogers, Monica Hartgrove and the staff at the Castle, Mount Sterling, Montgomery County Fish & Game Club, Powell County Sportsman Club, all his gun/knife buddies at the Clay City Flea Market, and the Gateway Church of God.