of Little Rock, AR

August 23, 1972 - August 16, 2024

Gary ''Brian'' Stingley, 51, of Little Rock passed away August 16, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1972, in West Covina, California, to Earl and Rachel Stingley. Brian married his wife, Robin, on September 9, 2000. He owned an automotive repair shop and mentored a number of technicians throughout his career. He was enthusiastic about music of all genres; loved hiking or kayaking in nature; and enjoyed time with animals of all kinds, but especially his own cats and dogs. His adventurous spirit saw him racing motorcycles in his youth, taking his young nephews to search for bears in the woods, and even planning a skydiving trip with his nephew to celebrate his 52nd birthday. He lived by the motto ''if you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly''. While he projected this grizzly bear exterior, inside Brian was really a teddy bear who always tried to predict and provide whatever his loved ones needed. He was protective of those who were close to him, generous with his time, and always happy to listen and offer advice. He was a beloved member of his family. We all miss him dearly.

Brian is preceded in death by his father, Earl Stingley; his brother, Earl Anthony Stingley; and his niece, Rachel Irene Russell. He is survived by his wife, Robin Stingley; his mother, Rachel Stingley Bradshaw; his aunt Laura Gene Craig; his sisters, Dawn Saraf, Sherry Martin, and Elizabeth Stingley; his sister-in-law, Becky Lewis; his brothers-in-law, Mike Saraf, and Kenney Lewis, Sr.; his nieces, Cassandra Olivas, Brandy Gardea, Elizabeth Gonzales, Rebecca Stingley, and Kara Lewis; his nephews, Benjamin Gardea; Raymond Manzanares, Maxwell Stone Stingley, Ethan Lewis, and Kenney Lewis, Jr., twelve great-nieces and -nephews, and eight great-great-nieces and -nephews.

In lieu of flowers send memorials in Brian's name to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 or charity of your choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com