Mr. James Edward Stanley, age 93, of Smithville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his residence. 

 He was a faithful member of the Smithville Church of Christ and a farmer. 

 He was born September 1, 1928 to his parents, the Howard and Inez Turner Stanley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dean Stanley; daughter, Paulette Bain; son, Steve Stanley; grandson, Stevie Stanley; one great-grandbaby; four brothers, J P Stanley, Landon Stanley, W T Stanley and Dickie Stanley; 2 sisters, Neidra Dickson and Evelyn Melton. 

 He leaves to cherish his memory, 5 grandchildren, Lori (Manuel) Ramirez of Smithville, Jamie (Arturo) Ramirez of Smithville, Tammy Moser of Nashville, Paul Stanley of Blues Hill and Jimmy Pirtle of Smithville; son-in-law, Randy Bain of Smithville; 16 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. 

 Funeral service was held Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Smithville Church of Christ with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating and burial following in Blues Hill Cemetery. 

 Pallbearers included Jimmy Pirtle, Dallas Seaborn, Diego Ramirez, Manuel Ramirez, Arturo Ramirez, and Bradley Campbell.

  Donation may be made to the Mission Fund at the Smithville Church of Christ.  

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.  

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Dec. 8, 2021