Henry Stanley

Henry Stanley, age 61, of Royal, formerly of Mount Ida, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. He was born on April 7, 1952, at Mount Ida, the son of L. G. Stanley and Evelyn Euleda Gray Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bobby Stanley. He was employed for many years in construction as a dozer operator; was an avid outdoorsman; enjoyed cooking and working in his garden. He was always full of life; loved to laugh; enjoyed teasing his family any opportunity that he could; and he took great pleasure in going out to eat with his daughters and their families. The happiest and most joyous times in his life was when he was spending time with his precious granddaughters, whom he was so proud of and loved with all his heart. He was dearly loved by his daughters and will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved him. He is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Heidee and Brandon Jackson of Mount Ida and Skye and Justin Anderson of Glenwood; two granddaughters, Jordyn Anderson and Harper Anderson, both of Glenwood; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie and Betty Stanley of Mount Ida and Jackie and Lynne Stanley of Arkadelphia; one sister, Elizabeth Stanley of Texarkana, Texas; the mother of his children, Vonda Brown of Mena; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in the Stanley-Standridge Cemetery, in Mount Ida, with Bro. Josh Harper officiating. Visitation will be held Monday evening, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.