Stanley M. "Stan" Word

After high school Stan worked a Lewis Bakery until he was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served for two years. Upon his discharge, he returned to the Lewis Bakery until he joined his father Layton in what is now a third generation family business Arrow Pest Control which he owned and operated until 2007. Stan’s interest included horseracing with his good friends Artie Merrick, Bob Jarvis, Stan Rigney and his dad. He loved to go fishing, boating and attending flea markets at Lake Barkley with his best buddy, Teddy Johnson. He especially loved it when the entire family gathered at the lake for a long weekend of fun. Stan had many names Bub, Bubby, by family and friends, Grandpa, Gramps, Poppy, Poppy cat and Papaw by the grandkids which he loved dearly.

Stan is preceded in death by his mother, “Cap” Word and his good friend, Stan Rigney

Stan is survived by his wife Sue of 47 years, sons Derrick (Kara), Jeremy (Stacie) and daughter Amy Wathen; eight grandchildren, Kelcie, Cory, Grant, Gage and Gabbie Mae Word and Jacob, Zoe, and Isaac Wathen; his father, Layton (Hilda) Word, and a sister Cathy (Louie) Wilson; many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank his nurse, Lena, 5th floor Deaconess, nurse, Whitney with Gentiva Home Health and nurse, Meghan with Select Home Health Care for the great care of both Stan and his family these last few weeks.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Terry Gamblin. Friends may visit Tuesday from 1:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 10:00 until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a Favorite Charity. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.