Joseph Samuel Stanley

After a courageous battle with liver disease Joe went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joe was born and raised in Massachusetts where he lived and raised his family until relocating to Arizona in 1998.

He was the son of the pre-deceased Edward T. Stanley and brothers Raymond Stanley and Michael McCorkle.

He is survived by his Mother and Father, Barbara and James McCorkle Sr. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Carbone) Stanley for 40 years and Father of Jennifer Ann Yeh and Heather Gramlich. Grandfather of J. Matthew Gramlich, Joseph Raymond Gramlich, Nicholas Jian and Alexander Thomas Yeh.

Joe will be remembered by his brothers James, Edward, Russell and James Jr. as well as many nephews and nieces. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service celebrating his life on Sunday, March 13,2011 2pm. Arizona Community Church, 9325 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85284

The family requests that donations be sent to the Salvation Army or the American Liver Foundation in lieu of flowers

Arrangements under the direction of Lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa, AZ.

A Life Remembered

“Smokin Joe”

All of us who knew Joe will always remember the strong , handsome and hard working man of integrity that he was. Always his first priority was the care of his family, whether building a home for them or a tree house for his grandchildren he always put others before himself.

Most of us know that that if you wanted a true and honest answer Joe would tell you. He shot “straight from the hip” and gave it to you straight. His laugh was contagious and if he was laughing, so were you.

He loved adventure, saltwater fishing, skydiving and yes even had a short run with a Harley Davidson. Joe was never afraid to step out and try his hand at something new.

Joe fought a long and courageous battle with liver disease and always prayed that in it he would bring honor and glory to the Lord and be an example to those around him.

Our hearts are overwhelmed with sadness, but we know he will live in our hearts and memories forever until we are reunited in heaven together. You will be missed.