Richard Thomas Stanley, Sr., 75 of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Easley. Born in Coshocton, Ohio, he is the son of the late Harry Stanley and late Lina Stanley and the husband of Miriam Stanley.
He was ordained as a pastor at the young age of 20 and served as a lead pastor for several years and also served as an evangelist during his pastoral life. He served as a missionary to the country of Haiti for 20 plus years. His love for others was always evident in his business and personal life. He never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife Miriam, one daughter Ramona Negron of Easley, South Carolina, four sons Richard Thomas Stanley, Jr. (Kristina) of Easley, South Carolina, David Stanley (Heather) of Easley, South Carolina, Daniel Stanley (Deanna) of Pickens, South Carolina, Jonathan Stanley (Kelly) of Easley, South Carolina, one brother; John Stanley of New Port Richey, Florida, one sister in law, Becky Stanley of Central, SC. He leaves behind 13 grandchildren; Steven, Tommy III (Jenny), Matthew, Nathan, Jacob, Zoë, Haylie, Isaac, Kaylin, Preston, Emily, Laney, Gavin and one great grandchild Brody. There are also many nieces and nephews left to share in his memory. He was proceeded in death by his father Harry, mother Lina, and brother Gene Stanley.
A visitation will be held Thursday November 21, 2019 from 10:30 until 11:45 at Bible Methodist Church 855 Gentry Memorial Hwy Easley, South Carolina. Services will be held Thursday November 21, 2019 at 12 noon at the Bible Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens, South Carolina.
Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Stanley family.
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