Jack O'Neal Stanley Obituary
The passing of Jack O'Neal Stanley of Mount Airy, North Carolina occurred on November 12, 2026. Jack, born on May 2, 1942, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Jack touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Jack’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Cecil and Gladys Culler Stanley; daughter: Cynthia Carpenter (Allen); sons: Dwayne Stanley (Angie), Elliot "Gray" Stanley; grandchildren: Jessica Embler (Spencer), Tyler Vaughn (Haley), Brittany Church (Andrew), Joey Wolfe (Hannah), Katelana Todd (Dakota); sisters: Aldis Brown, Amolene Poindexter; brothers: Clifford, Archie, JC, and Larry; officiants: Rev. Alex Martin and Chaplin Gray Shelton; and 14 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Moody Funeral Services (206 W Pine St, Mt Airy, NC 27030). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Moody Funeral Home (206 W Pine St, Mt Airy, NC 27030). A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Copeland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted, or the family request memorial donations be made in honor of Jack O'Neal Stanley "Papa Jack" to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org) 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, a place where he often donated to help children.
