1955
Brother Donny
2017
Brother Donny Eugene Stanley
September 21, 1955 — September 11, 2017
Bristol, VA – On September 11, 2017, Brother Donny Eugene Stanley, age 61, went to be with the Lord. He was the Pastor of Little Flock Holiness Church for 36 years and the founder of Glade Christian Academy.
Donny was known by many to be a man of strong faith, always keeping God in his heart and being an example for everyone around him. Faith, family, and a strong work ethic were just a few of the many qualities that made him the wonderful man he was. The lives that he touched with his warm understanding and sweet smile cannot be expressed into words. Those who knew him best will forever remember this kindness and Godly heart and wisdom. He was known to tell those he helped that “you cannot change the wind, only the direction of your sails”. He died as he lived with love in his heart. We love you, rejoice in Heaven.
Donny is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Donna Stanley; three children, Todd Stanley wife Daphne of Bristol, TN, Nikki Kidd of Bristol, VA, and Jarred Stanley and wife Brandy of Elba, AL; seven grandchildren, Alex Stanley, Sarah Stanley, Austin Stanley, Tristen Kidd, Abigail Stanley, Jaiden Kidd, and Daniel Stanley; two great granddaughters, Aubrey and Sophie Stanley; parents, Paul and Loma Stanley of Abingdon, VA; siblings, Phyllis Hubbard, Gwin Stanley, Jerry Stanley, Melissa Sykes, and Marvin Stanley; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.
Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Funeral services will follow with Pastors Jim Richardson and Don Smith officiating. Committal services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Alex Stanley, Austin Stanley, Tristen Kidd, Jaiden Kidd, Daniel Stanley, and Mark Parsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the church. Those wishing to attend the committal are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Brother Donny Eugene Stanley is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.
Donny was known by many to be a man of strong faith, always keeping God in his heart and being an example for everyone around him. Faith, family, and a strong work ethic were just a few of the many qualities that made him the wonderful man he was. The lives that he touched with his warm understanding and sweet smile cannot be expressed into words. Those who knew him best will forever remember this kindness and Godly heart and wisdom. He was known to tell those he helped that “you cannot change the wind, only the direction of your sails”. He died as he lived with love in his heart. We love you, rejoice in Heaven.
Donny is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Donna Stanley; three children, Todd Stanley wife Daphne of Bristol, TN, Nikki Kidd of Bristol, VA, and Jarred Stanley and wife Brandy of Elba, AL; seven grandchildren, Alex Stanley, Sarah Stanley, Austin Stanley, Tristen Kidd, Abigail Stanley, Jaiden Kidd, and Daniel Stanley; two great granddaughters, Aubrey and Sophie Stanley; parents, Paul and Loma Stanley of Abingdon, VA; siblings, Phyllis Hubbard, Gwin Stanley, Jerry Stanley, Melissa Sykes, and Marvin Stanley; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.
Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Funeral services will follow with Pastors Jim Richardson and Don Smith officiating. Committal services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Alex Stanley, Austin Stanley, Tristen Kidd, Jaiden Kidd, Daniel Stanley, and Mark Parsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the church. Those wishing to attend the committal are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Brother Donny Eugene Stanley is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.
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