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Greg Stansbury Obituary

Greg M. Stansbury 1977 - 2018
Chatham, IL—Greg M. Stansbury, 40, of Chatham, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center.
Greg was born on November 2, 1977, in Springfield, the son of Greg D. Stansbury and Sharon Coplea Credille.
Greg attended Glenwood High School and was employed as a manager for Best Buy in Anchorage, AK. He previously worked at Half Price Books in Tacoma, WA and at Blockbuster in Springfield, IL. Greg loved his family and was a proud father of three boys. He was in several bands including, Mispent Youth and Package, where he wrote music, played bass, piano, and was an all-around musician. Greg enjoyed art, music, movies and was an avid reader.
He was preceded in death by his father, Greg D. Stansbury; grandparents; uncles; and cousins.
He is survived by his children, Aiden, Isaac, and Elijah Stansbury, all of Anchorage, AK; mother, Sharon Credille of Chatham; ex-wife, Shana Pickford-Garrels of Anchorage, AK; stepmother, Debra Stansbury of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Kristen Stansbury of Springfield, Ryan (Rachel) Stansbury of Chatham, Brittany Credille of Springfield, and Maria Stansbury of Fort Wayne, IN; niece and nephews, Kelly and Nickolas Ingram of Athens and Joe, Dylan, and Ian Stansbury of Chatham; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center Chatham prior to ceremonies.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham.
Celebration of Life: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8865 State Route 4, Chatham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society—The Greater Illinois Chapter, 525 West Monroe Street Suite 1510, Chicago, IL 60661. Proceeds contribute to Multiple Sclerosis research.
Please visit staabpolkmemorialhome.com to offer your condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2018.

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Carol Elliott

November 4, 2018

Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss

November 1, 2018

I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times. May he, continue to give support and loving kindness to all. 1Cor 1:3,4.

Leslie Long

November 1, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Praying God wraps His loving arms around you all & provides comfort. Debbie & Maria, will see you when you return. Sending love & hugs.

Joel Christner

October 30, 2018

Saddened by the loss of Greg. There are no words. Wishing everyone peace in this difficult time.

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