of Conway, AR
December 10, 1937 - December 9, 2016
JAMES W. (Jim) STANLEY, 78, of Conway, died Dec. 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy and parents Woodrow and Katherine. He is survived by his children Michael Stanley (Diana) and Karen Case (Buddy), grandchildren Chad Jones (Jessica) and Crystal Jones, great-grandchildren Cherokee and Zachary Jones; his brother Tracy Stanley (Mary); his aunt Sadie (Stanley) Ring, step-grandchildren James, Eric, Brandon, Brittany, Amber, Natalie, Chelsea; and numerous great-grandchildren; as well as other cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Jim served in the National Guard from 1954 to 1957, married in 1957, graduated from the UofA in 1960, and worked for Phillips Petroleum Company for many years in Texas, Oklahoma, Belgium, Puerto Rico, and Los Angeles before retiring 28 years ago and moving back to Arkansas to be near his relatives. Jim (and his wife Kathy) enjoyed travelling and skiing in Europe, California, New Mexico, and Colorado. In more recent years, he attended reunions with family and also with descendants of the Army's 10th Mountain Division, in which his father served in WWII.
Rosary will be at Roller-McNutt (Conway) on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 pm followed by visitation from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1 pm. Entombment will follow in the St. Joseph Mausoleum.
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Buddy Case
Monday, December 12, 2016
My father-in-law, Jim Stanley, and his wife, Kathy Stanley, opened their hearts to me nearly fifteen years ago. I did not think of them as in laws, but as regular family. Both were very generous and positive people the whole time I knew them. Kathy passed away in 2011, and I spent the last moments of Jim's life with him two days ago. I loved them very much, just as they loved me. We are grateful there is no more suffering for either of them, and they now rest in peace together...
Casey Sparks
Sunday, December 11, 2016
One of the most positive energy filled, witty and charming men i have ever had the honor of knowing. I will keep you in my heart forever, Jim. So sad that you are gone. <3
Bea and Darryl Kruse
Saturday, December 10, 2016
We loved Jimmy and will miss him. Maye he rest in peace. I know he is with Kathy again. Prayers for those left behind, but they will see him again.
Chad Jones
Saturday, December 10, 2016
I couldn't have asked for a better grandfather. He taught me what it meant to care for and provide for your family and to put the needs of others first. He will be missed very much. I am thankful for all the time we got to spend together and for the memories we made that I'll have with me for a lifetime.
Jessica Elizabeth Jones
Saturday, December 10, 2016
I absolutely loved Jim Stanley the very moment I met him.
He was such a sweet man with a giving heart. I am very blessed to have been apart of his life & his family.
He was an amazing grandfather to my husband Chad Jones & a even more amazing great grandfather to my children.
He will be missed greatly. Rest In Peace Jim.