Arthur T Staley

A.T. Staley, has lived a full life of highs and lows. He was born to Lester and Eva Staley, into the Great Depression Era. He didn't have much schooling in those times, but he became a master at paint and body. He also believed in the Lord and was a preacher for many years. He had a total of six children with his wife Patsy Baxter. He has long surpassed his struggles and was here for longer than most of his family. He loved to smile, make jokes and flirt with the ladies. Was able to stay positive in times of turmoil and always looked for solutions to solve problems. He passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He will join all his children, parents and siblings waiting on him in Heaven.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Patsy Sustiata and Brenda Davis, both of Electra, TX, brothers, Ferrel Staley, Doyle Staley and Billy Joe Staley of ELectra, TX. He had two children, Teresa Kay and Terry Thomas, who passed away at babies, his daughters, Eva Ann and Thelma Marie, both of Wichita Falls, TX, and son, Arthur James Staley.

He is survived by his sister, Peggy Moore and son Jimmy Staley, daughter-in-laws, Alice Staley and Tammy Staley, son-in-laws, Art Evans and Deland Brown, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Arthur will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home, 1917 Archer City Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76302. A graveside service will occur Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM, at Crestview Memorial Park, 1917 Archer City Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76302.