Obituary
Robert Douglas “Doug” Stanley of Trumann, departed this life on Friday February 7, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro Ark., at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 9 days. He was born Sunday, March 29, 1942 in Jonesboro and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. Doug was a retired engineer for the Singer Company and manager for Great Dane Corp. Doug loved to go fishing, watch NASCAR and play with his dog Bandy and was of the Church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Veeta Marie Crites Stanley; one sister, Betty Jo Moore and was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Pearl Williamson Stanley.
Survivors include two sons, Billy (Kristie) Stanley of Bay and Mark (Cecilia) Stanley of Lake City; one daughter, Dawn (Gary) Overman of Caraway; one brother, Howard Stanley of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Aaron Stanley, Samantha (Michael) Owens, Casey (Mandy) Stanley, Courtney (William) Tate and Bryce Overman; and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A Celebration of Life will follow in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. with Mitch Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro, AR.
Active pallbearers will be Aaron Stanley, Casey Stanley, Michael Owens, William Tate, Scott Crites and Jason Kain.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
February 10, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
February 10, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"So sorry hear about Doug’s passing. Don would always want to see Doug if possible when we came to Jonesboro
Carol. Stanley. (Dons wife), Kennesaw. GA. 30144February 18, 2025
"Doug was a good man, always enjoyed seeing him, my thoughts and prayers go out to the Stanley family.
Jesse Bishop, Bay ArFebruary 14, 2025
"Sorry to hear about dad passing away. He was a good man
Stephanie (Martin) Nelson, Jonesboro ArFebruary 11, 2025
"My sincere condolences to the family of Doug. May God be sufficient for your every need as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Doug and I were in the same graduating class of 1960. He and I were buddies, and our farms were in the same community. Rest in peace, my brother!
Leo George , Hot Springs, Arkansas February 11, 2025
"Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Mark.
Greg Smith, ManilaFebruary 10, 2025
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Cecilia and the family. Prayers for peace and comfort for everyone in the coming days.
Lisa Wroten, Stefanie Lewis, Aviation Repair TechnologiesFebruary 10, 2025
"We are so sorry to read about your Dad, Billy. We are thinking and sending prayers for you and the family. We love you.
Christal Craft, WeinerFebruary 9, 2025
"Billy, Mark and Families
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad/
Brenda Chaffin, CaliforniaFebruary 8, 2025
"I love you Doug,I didn't mean to ignore you for so long!
dawn overman, Black OakFebruary 8, 2025
"Thoughts and prayers for Billy and family
Jerrod Grisham , Paragould February 8, 2025