Carl Lee Stanley

He was born on January 9, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Forrest J. Stanley and Teresa M. (Santoyo) Stanley. Carl is survived by Kathleen T. Holland, married on June 21, 1975, in Belleville. They were happy together for 48 years.

He is also survived by his three daughters, Andria (John) Anderson of Celina, Texas, Tanya (Bill Maynard) Stanley of Louisville, Kentucky, and Monica (Jason) Eads of Edwards; five grandchildren, Hadley and Parker Anderson of Celina, Texas and Ava, Samuel, and Ellie Eads of Edwards; three sisters, Linda (Bill) Cramer and Rita (Bill) Sax, both of Belleville, and Teresa Hoelscher of Osage Beach, Missouri; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Mark Stanley; his nephew, Brady Kerr; and his brother-in-law, Brent Hoelscher.

Carl was a self-employed audio/video installer for many years, retiring in 2014. He owned and managed multiple rental properties and was a life-long handyman and carpenter.

Carl loved fishing, hunting, traveling, gardening, and tinkering with everything. He especially loved cooking with his wife and family. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He was the first to lend a helping hand to family and friends and loved doing it. He cherished spending time with family and cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events. He and his family enjoyed vacationing all over the country. Carl’s favorite pastime was camping and boating at Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Shelbyville. He will be remembered by his infectious laugh, sense of humor, and warm hugs.

There will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria.

Online condolences may be shared with Carl's family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.