James Edward "Ed" Stanley's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2026 in Burlington, North Carolina

James Edward "Ed" Stanley

December 10, 1938 - September 6, 2026 (87 years old)

Burlington, North Carolina

James Edward "Ed" Stanley's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2026 in Burlington, North Carolina

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James Edward "Ed" Stanley

December 10, 1938 - September 6, 2026 (87 years old)

Burlington, North Carolina

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James Edward Stanley Obituary

The family announces the passing of James Edward Stanley of Burlington, North Carolina on September 6, 2026. James Edward, born on December 10, 1938, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Edward Stanley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Starling Stanley and Annie Ascue Stanley; and his daughter Sandra K. Stanley. He is survived by: his wife Linda Fay Riggs Stanley; his children, Felix "Phil" A. Stanley and Loretta Stanley; his grandchildren, Phillip Cates, Jennifer Davis (Bill), Mark Graham, Miranda Graham and Nicholas Graham; his great grandchildren, Abigail, Billy, Chazlyn, Adalyn, Sarah, Shannon, Phillip Jr., Josslyn, Terri and Amberlyn; his sister LaRue Long; his nieces, Cindy Russell and Melissa Long; and his nephew David Long.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rich & Thompson Chapel - Burlington (306 Glenwood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church (3572 W Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd, Liberty, NC 27298).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service



Thu

Sep 10

Visitation

Rich & Thompson Chapel - Burlington
306 Glenwood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215

Fri

Sep 11

Funeral service

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
3572 W Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd, Liberty, NC 27298

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