Charles Ervin Stanley

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 W. Chestnut
Marianna, AR  72360
Friday, June 6, 2014
5:00 - 8:00
Service Schedule
Public
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut
Marianna, AR  72360
Saturday, June 7, 2014
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Marianna Memorial Park
Hwy.
Marianna, AR  72360
Charles Ervin StanleyI am a Veteran.

July 24, 1926 - May 28, 2014

Charles Ervin Stanley, 87, peacefully departed this earth on May 28, 2014, in Manassas, VA. Loving husband of the late Melvada Jackson Stanley and beloved father of Walter Thaddeus Stanley (Barbara) and Gwendolyn Stanley Forkin (Edward). Charles was born in Ashley County, AR on July 24, 1926, to Willie Thad Stanley and Carrie Velma Stanley. He served in the South Pacific during World War II on the destroyer escort USS Lamons (DE-743). After the war, he served in the Army Air Corp and continued when the Air Corp became the Air Force. Following his service, he attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1953. Charles then joined the Western Electric Company, where he worked on missile defense systems and automated aircraft landing systems. He retired from Western Electric in 1981 after 28 years. He and Melvada lived their golden years in Pleasant Plains, AR. Charles had one brother, the late Horace J. Stanley, and two sisters, the late Azalee Sue Holland and Alia Ree Griffin. He is survived by his son and daughter, their children Micheal Forkin (Katherine), Erin Forkin, Alan Stanley, Alex Stanley (Autumn), P. J. Stanley, and Philip Stanley, and 3 great-grandchildren (Pearl and Drew Stanley and Addie Forkin).
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, in memory of Charles E. Stanley, would be appreciated:
University of Arkansas, College of Engineering, EE Dept., 1 University of Arkansas, UNHS 300, Fayetteville AR 72701
Visitation Friday, June 6, 5:00-8:00 pm and Funeral Services Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas.

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Belle Jackson Pinegar
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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Uncle Charles was a special man who showed love to all his neices.nephews. made us all feel special and encouraged us to reach our greatest potential...
His and Aunt Mel's visits back to Ar were a bright spot in our lives on the farm...visiting with Thad and Gwen and both of then. He would bring home films and show us come of the planes he was and had helped to design/ work on....and talked to us about the space/nasa programs... this left a big impression on me.
We all loved and respected Uncle Charles...I loved his laugh...
Rest in Peace Uncle Charles....'til we meet again..
I Love You

Sherry Ray
Lampe,
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Monday, June 2, 2014

He was a great, kind, intelligent man. Aunt Melvada had great taste when choosing a mate! My sympathy to Qwen, Thad and family.