Stanley Clifton Carl Jr.

Stanley was a native of Sharpsburg, KY. He was born on July 10, 1942, to the late Stanley Clifton Carl Sr. and Eunice Jackson Carl.

Stanley was a dedicated horseman from an early age under the guidance of his grandfather and learned the Blacksmith Trade. However, his passion was riding. He had the pleasure of galloping Seattle Slew across the fields of Kentucky at Spendthrift Farm. After years of racetrack life, he became a Trainer/Farm Manager for Payson Stud where after 41 years, he retired.

Survivors are his wife, Eva “Jeanie” Carl, his daughter, Delinda (Todd) Earlywine of Paris, KY, his son, John Rambo of Jensen Beach FL, his grandchildren Will Earlywine and Graceyn Earlywine of Paris, KY, and Brayden Rambo of Jensen Beach, FL. A brother Frank Carl of Clay City, KY, two sisters, Connie (Jim) Thompson of Owingsville, KY and Deborah (Don) Curtis of Nicholasville, KY, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Stanley is preceded in death by a special life-long friend, Dougie Downing and beloved family members Uncle Bert “Bud” Carl and Cousin Bill Mullins.

Stanley will be laid to rest in Sharpsburg KY next to his mother Eunice and two sisters, Norma Jean and Judy.