Tony Stanley

Tony Stanley, 66, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center. Tony was born on February 19, 1954 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Vernon and Jemima Job Transeau Stanley. He married Deborah Ann Johnston of Arkansas on May 16, 1990 in Gallia County; and she survives him along with step children, Angeleke McElwain, James Wesley Watts, Jr., Sarah Ann Smathers, and Stephanie Rose Diane Clemmens; several step grandchildren; two brothers, Tom (Carolyn) Stanley and Jack Stanley all of Patriot; four sisters, Margaret Avery of Pedro, Ohio, Kathy Harrison of Crown City, Ohio, Linda (Joe) O’Dell of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Mary (David) Whealdon of Patriot; and many nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vonley Cline Stanley and Ralph Stanley; one sister, Judy Mae Beiler; and two brothers-in-law, Gene Avery and Wayne E. Harrison, Jr. Tony worked at different jobs throughout his life, helping his father in timber cutting and helping build Timber Ridge Lake. He loved to paint various subjects and played the guitar, violin, and banjo. Tony also loved writing songs. He loved hunting, fishing, and finding Indian artifacts. Tony loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and was an inspiration to them. He attended Lecta Christian Union Church. Tony loved his Lord and Savior with all his heart. The funeral service for Tony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio with Pastor Mick Browning officiating. Burial will follow at the Family Homeplace. Friends may call prior to the service Tuesday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of practicing social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.